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 1948621 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1950011 epoch_slot_no: 6011 block_no: 1948529 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1594 time: 2018-12-19 07:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4847ec884325b98eec3a1729783c12ed33fa6107d2f87ab949e06ea41b8c0c55Block Operator
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