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 1949848 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951238 epoch_slot_no: 7238 block_no: 1949756 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-12-19 13:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67b77509dfd8013e37e7f7921bd3bc3773a34a982d5d14f1fc958a2d9414c8b9Block Operator
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