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 1949855 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951245 epoch_slot_no: 7245 block_no: 1949763 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-12-19 13:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffed070e28fd5fd9372237d5de74af4b81ea9ec8a5c0ea95b5765f5b834c868aBlock Operator
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