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 1952023 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1953413 epoch_slot_no: 9413 block_no: 1951931 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1477 time: 2018-12-20 02:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71cc8cd65f40addc1e4564a1913742cd61fe162e87f7b6b5f98442d5a119e5ddBlock Operator
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