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 1951641 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1953031 epoch_slot_no: 9031 block_no: 1951549 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1452 time: 2018-12-19 23:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c42f9ce6301e31765c23e7bf47af238abf8b6e8f8de6896788adc0dd4731d89Block Operator
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