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 1948460 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1949850 epoch_slot_no: 5850 block_no: 1948368 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2018-12-19 06:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeda1cfc322f60bbdf33d27898abe3dbad8f8b0234c62ea1f4cb89463b92d4002Block Operator
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