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 1948993 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1950383 epoch_slot_no: 6383 block_no: 1948901 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-12-19 09:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb84833cd88120b54df1bcf29cce3b7a9aa9bdd1f3da15f00fab1267ea2951d55Block Operator
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