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 1950478 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1951868 epoch_slot_no: 7868 block_no: 1950386 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1168 time: 2018-12-19 17:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc897a25de02042727771518641bb05478a90b34dc86059155186a7e433fa45c6Block Operator
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