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 1950188 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1951578 epoch_slot_no: 7578 block_no: 1950096 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-12-19 15:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20d554ec2f4d805a38aba9893ddd31e74b099563b2daf7f8d8c7512c9ccd45bbBlock Operator
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