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 1950029 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951419 epoch_slot_no: 7419 block_no: 1949937 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2018-12-19 14:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3d26bb44f8b6b38824cffb0450e4c866f6851ef7ebc25a24ccb70d4396c7325Block Operator
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