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 1949653 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1951043 epoch_slot_no: 7043 block_no: 1949561 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2332 time: 2018-12-19 12:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb37eb1ac3486b899f095735df489e4bdc400f6ef18b41a3766d5e9b1c3ed85bBlock Operator
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