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 1953427 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1954817 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 1953335 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3734 time: 2018-12-20 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb81bbcda2bcc6aaadb6b884bb9a9c903a776931d3a234b158067f1ffbc7ae1d5Block Operator
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