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 1949177 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1950567 epoch_slot_no: 6567 block_no: 1949085 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1450 time: 2018-12-19 10:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb11d8735e1d2bdcb11c32c36bb9a0034cf3efe638b8f6019c565d42d0c852693Block Operator
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