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 1953506 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1954896 epoch_slot_no: 10896 block_no: 1953414 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1169 time: 2018-12-20 10:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb9580cb0315b5aa6332f8e2de050557af544cd1f70dfb379cb2677e9afd537eBlock Operator
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