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 1950387 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951777 epoch_slot_no: 7777 block_no: 1950295 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 987 time: 2018-12-19 16:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe779bedb479bd97db42374bad73aabdda9142eb729f2c556f0e3c47a82e56c8cBlock Operator
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