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 1949181 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1950571 epoch_slot_no: 6571 block_no: 1949089 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1262 time: 2018-12-19 10:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc66850c772ad9734bc9f3770c3e8d455b4e7a439dfef41431facd81e47c01ebbBlock Operator
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