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 1950131 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1951521 epoch_slot_no: 7521 block_no: 1950039 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1741 time: 2018-12-19 15:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74e486bd59c7b3d65d950f1d82e3090e628880993122b7b69083972e3e968867Block Operator
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