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 1953786 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1955176 epoch_slot_no: 11176 block_no: 1953694 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3015 time: 2018-12-20 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x83025f99a5574562ee1438fcba398f7b6c07cd27459be8a437d14dc8ba5a1659Block Operator
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