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 1950014 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951404 epoch_slot_no: 7404 block_no: 1949922 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-12-19 14:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04ff16d8b29a739a41d2b0c7d58a01d5b80920d4f16f7585d1050abace93bf4cBlock Operator
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