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 1949827 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1951217 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 1949735 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3388 time: 2018-12-19 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x282f44271658014387b0e60393d104204df64a68f3dfab7fc2846a04c4a353aeBlock Operator
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