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 1951627 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1953017 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 1951535 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2472 time: 2018-12-19 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8688460b77605648e2e1206b3b7c9f69f34d29e9414a3e8762729dbf36e64475Block Operator
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