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 1951205 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1952595 epoch_slot_no: 8595 block_no: 1951113 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-12-19 21:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3c06daee45e9a3aded46c0bcc7c6459e5fc7c7a6bef35dd8f5528ed4c0a0454Block Operator
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