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 1954217 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1955607 epoch_slot_no: 11607 block_no: 1954125 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1749 time: 2018-12-20 14:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeedf3749fdc44efc59d62d237630ee515d44710a8dc2612b2845e0bc4ac2b8bbBlock Operator
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