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 1949810 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1951200 epoch_slot_no: 7200 block_no: 1949718 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2018-12-19 13:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd184d5567cdaddeb2245c843023d1b8213e82394b16361ab4121a9cbbd1f8587Block Operator
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