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 1948746 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1950136 epoch_slot_no: 6136 block_no: 1948654 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2976 time: 2018-12-19 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd525a5cbfaf4e6383b16a3cd92644ff87d60d9bb2bbba71e6ab1b61f4a4ca178Block Operator
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