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 1950389 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951779 epoch_slot_no: 7779 block_no: 1950297 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-12-19 16:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x454306c063d2ad26e1f1b606f82c32d0c50eb58fa474566f99b656e116e1b240Block Operator
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