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 1949042 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1950432 epoch_slot_no: 6432 block_no: 1948950 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2256 time: 2018-12-19 09:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x701059712106b40f72ac74514ec274f4d2549cf6efb9337b9dd31ec90fa42cd8Block Operator
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