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 1949668 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1951058 epoch_slot_no: 7058 block_no: 1949576 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2153 time: 2018-12-19 12:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19d3382b84cb5ee0f19be64c35c4d7707d21dde3c12122f2c1be3c09271dfa68Block Operator
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