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 1953997 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1955387 epoch_slot_no: 11387 block_no: 1953905 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 944 time: 2018-12-20 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98069aaaf991542301c3c9fa91ba7300a6c57ab010af5227c6042dcf799edd06Block Operator
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