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 1949245 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1950635 epoch_slot_no: 6635 block_no: 1949153 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1057 time: 2018-12-19 10:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12492d0837902741cc4725c46cffa52dd856872e2b0b692c154da396b006c0abBlock Operator
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