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 1949106 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1950496 epoch_slot_no: 6496 block_no: 1949014 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-12-19 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f8c57fbfb0739577e3dc6f217f9b7c9e351aafc8bec503d89180f4fb6d35246Block Operator
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