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 1953156 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1954546 epoch_slot_no: 10546 block_no: 1953064 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1306 time: 2018-12-20 08:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7619b77b92c8b74e9574d88f5bee12eb02fbb8a1ba0ca480a09959e27ba5c52Block Operator
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