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 1952460 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1953850 epoch_slot_no: 9850 block_no: 1952368 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2297 time: 2018-12-20 04:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe043de5301bba22a161e3220e762dfe50e2250000f52ac189752f7eb0816380fBlock Operator
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