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 1949683 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1951073 epoch_slot_no: 7073 block_no: 1949591 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1830 time: 2018-12-19 13:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0594107a2742eae251df324c1e69d1d18141d5815dba74e6376620c78640c5a4Block Operator
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