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 1949067 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1950457 epoch_slot_no: 6457 block_no: 1948975 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-12-19 09:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80ee4085aae309487cbda1b7b6cea2cf9da0cdcfa54ecc2ae6c998574a74f928Block Operator
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