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 1952198 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1953588 epoch_slot_no: 9588 block_no: 1952106 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2162 time: 2018-12-20 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cd6d9b70589f3796599ce1b1bf5bd68904ae2bf7012f76ada5fde34a148b0d1Block Operator
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