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 1950496 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1951886 epoch_slot_no: 7886 block_no: 1950404 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1434 time: 2018-12-19 17:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6f39e2a6aa8e016e35a7e13353186cdcc4d461f1f815b55ae3a2a8fe132cc73Block Operator
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