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 1953309 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1954699 epoch_slot_no: 10699 block_no: 1953217 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2477 time: 2018-12-20 09:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe055fc24a3ce9e5eae816c5c5abcc0aa887361bc57c02acc83b470b1d398c979Block Operator
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