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 1953514 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1954904 epoch_slot_no: 10904 block_no: 1953422 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1201 time: 2018-12-20 10:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7199277a05a0cc7841be7dd27485ed8ac2508c149f5c44b0cbc07be3a031c129Block Operator
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