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 1949864 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951254 epoch_slot_no: 7254 block_no: 1949772 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2018-12-19 14:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c4f661fde8604318bd5dcb2239cda761a98f5d22b263e0cdfe69941fd2b8a97Block Operator
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