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 1952547 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1953937 epoch_slot_no: 9937 block_no: 1952455 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1387 time: 2018-12-20 04:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdffb6031e852e71e891baa2cee14af5d50e945a909c00afd9cf0efa6de1b2a44Block Operator
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