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 1950419 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951809 epoch_slot_no: 7809 block_no: 1950327 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2018-12-19 17:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x489ed617aa025ceef29f58358858653752593a2fef007e49ba18ce40d1a0d8a4Block Operator
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