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 1949740 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1951130 epoch_slot_no: 7130 block_no: 1949648 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1713 time: 2018-12-19 13:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc26f881e27e8b7049d6142c8b5af57ce2cce1c6eaf6047875fc83cb9f6fa4f8Block Operator
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