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 1951007 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1952397 epoch_slot_no: 8397 block_no: 1950915 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-12-19 20:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd66583de8db5c4bcc60244e46cac4cd38907d640fed8127b0980d75380ca8c0fBlock Operator
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