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 1950393 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1951783 epoch_slot_no: 7783 block_no: 1950301 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2442 time: 2018-12-19 16:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0647d9c9bab808c5091a3fd15a1099fd546be8bdb29f5d214e232598bd22fa1Block Operator
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