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 1951767 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1953157 epoch_slot_no: 9157 block_no: 1951675 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3286 time: 2018-12-20 00:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6e68c5d7fa45b20ed0906b701b815d8f0275d21f40f219642e93f3e3c722fdcBlock Operator
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