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 1948118 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1949508 epoch_slot_no: 5508 block_no: 1948026 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2018-12-19 04:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x797698b2d4293332cecfc1c898a8e78e48d4e22408481cc857ed1ac2a838326eBlock Operator
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