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 1951626 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1953016 epoch_slot_no: 9016 block_no: 1951534 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2834 time: 2018-12-19 23:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02bb0ec31612d4d2704e4f46ea98b047cb5d164fe21660bd10c6a76cc4533de5Block Operator
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