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 1948340 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1949730 epoch_slot_no: 5730 block_no: 1948248 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-12-19 05:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8bf67250bacdb6b26af2399c5b9001fd24d9a9d2b4a3cef22a20325fed5cdb7Block Operator
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