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 1949779 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1951169 epoch_slot_no: 7169 block_no: 1949687 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1582 time: 2018-12-19 13:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce1926e8752dbf9e9ec6cae30357960ee6885c59d82d985995cce9d82d6d65b1Block Operator
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