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 1951913 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1953303 epoch_slot_no: 9303 block_no: 1951821 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-20 01:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x951e4f76d9ce6437cf9d373ac8e82717128d5a4a0b10426458b0fb48eef5db0bBlock Operator
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