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 1948959 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1950349 epoch_slot_no: 6349 block_no: 1948867 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 14382 time: 2018-12-19 09:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67bc6dbe0322925b17b9b0a945de7ab95975310cf32aee223ee40d9e33134945Block Operator
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