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 1953431 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1954821 epoch_slot_no: 10821 block_no: 1953339 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6810 time: 2018-12-20 09:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0f2ab03f137e8923b8c969df06b6c49a934af5976d53018b01a631221881f7fBlock Operator
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