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 1949794 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951184 epoch_slot_no: 7184 block_no: 1949702 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2018-12-19 13:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c3099bc9e891b0789e51f7e280639f8be0891ec2908824aa3af3113491461dcBlock Operator
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