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 1949526 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1950916 epoch_slot_no: 6916 block_no: 1949434 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2018-12-19 12:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3993292cee50f5f6ce01a49454841e5f2fb0cc0c3f5b1f1352204a0fcd06f132Block Operator
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