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 1952647 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1954037 epoch_slot_no: 10037 block_no: 1952555 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1272 time: 2018-12-20 05:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0388e10549fd0e591b3c0c6cf1e60664a152320456344c4a3704897acb09750bBlock Operator
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