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 1949865 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1951255 epoch_slot_no: 7255 block_no: 1949773 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1348 time: 2018-12-19 14:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d8ac4003f79f44ed1394b848c4b5864f37e6661a12f2f84a01ca2c3943ae225Block Operator
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