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 1949147 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1950537 epoch_slot_no: 6537 block_no: 1949055 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1086 time: 2018-12-19 10:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44459325dff5b1bb3242e417f2d2160ab9e4b3d8c35e128819790e5a8a368002Block Operator
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