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 1949189 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1950579 epoch_slot_no: 6579 block_no: 1949097 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1532 time: 2018-12-19 10:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e5ef385d5d797f3cd63cb766fb881e3a5232f11713452b7bfe58bbc315c15f1Block Operator
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