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 1950396 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1951786 epoch_slot_no: 7786 block_no: 1950304 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2018-12-19 17:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde7524df4edc784c0688ca23d856387bb2567882b07f45198e4d50db5fc0e5eaBlock Operator
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