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 1954345 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1955735 epoch_slot_no: 11735 block_no: 1954253 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3564 time: 2018-12-20 14:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5bb4e73dcf7ed2e2b3e6784b340a2ddae53a7339a02f906d92e55498b0960f8Block Operator
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