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 1950187 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1951577 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 1950095 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3884 time: 2018-12-19 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf17610ccbd60be0112b74926ff6242c60bdcd4e3860a24aa2dbfa4316b24cb7aBlock Operator
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