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 1950289 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951679 epoch_slot_no: 7679 block_no: 1950197 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2018-12-19 16:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14a5f0f16aafa549cdc05b43194d867b33a641ad3538475e1559de965cadb003Block Operator
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