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 1948968 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1950358 epoch_slot_no: 6358 block_no: 1948876 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2008 time: 2018-12-19 09:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbadcbd50f9999c0f03ed64b9bfade3ee1b82749765e2fd56b2b850a3031d139Block Operator
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