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 1950099 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1951489 epoch_slot_no: 7489 block_no: 1950007 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2061 time: 2018-12-19 15:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6646a9c34f1404fcd601bdabf568ed24b2c196b2fdec9fb9e2acb2b62b64c11eBlock Operator
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