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 1951307 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1952697 epoch_slot_no: 8697 block_no: 1951215 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1325 time: 2018-12-19 22:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1bd2fd30c8796c841c823a5b1ef9428fb0fbe7c63235a53add41ef2c20e6b0dBlock Operator
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