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 1948033 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1949423 epoch_slot_no: 5423 block_no: 1947941 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1589 time: 2018-12-19 03:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56c7a3a5cb50fbf192f93789d1001403fa109af726b9a72b5f200d39cfc3a37eBlock Operator
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