A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1948029 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1949419 epoch_slot_no: 5419 block_no: 1947937 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1537 time: 2018-12-19 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcb927ee042f521ca809dc9a3a30495045729fc3b54a5fc71f40af9cfab8e069Block Operator
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