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 1950012 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951402 epoch_slot_no: 7402 block_no: 1949920 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-12-19 14:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f00088ae58660b881105da683c864478517b9377225aadb6e2adabc004f287dBlock Operator
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