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 1948782 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1950172 epoch_slot_no: 6172 block_no: 1948690 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1405 time: 2018-12-19 08:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfacc95282809630e630dcc02326633b7f0070f31cfe32a2c6234b55e94ef7744Block Operator
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