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 1953051 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1954441 epoch_slot_no: 10441 block_no: 1952959 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1108 time: 2018-12-20 07:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bd622bad8ea95e4e7f104ffebca9958b87cac61504e2c6ad07121e8fe8a4257Block Operator
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