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 1949265 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1950655 epoch_slot_no: 6655 block_no: 1949173 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1137 time: 2018-12-19 10:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x864f6d8caa9f5c5451f2390eb61a348c46233c21987718a0dd2c3be56b5988cbBlock Operator
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