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 1948449 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1949839 epoch_slot_no: 5839 block_no: 1948357 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-12-19 06:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4c072aee479f3ae7ae4b1e6d4a034f078a71e91e6cc0fe9d42404f11a9a03a0Block Operator
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