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 1950002 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951392 epoch_slot_no: 7392 block_no: 1949910 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2167 time: 2018-12-19 14:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x204b9e5f900b5047d7324fb120ef0a68a8145e0cae87d6a2a3df624b960455feBlock Operator
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