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 1954539 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1955929 epoch_slot_no: 11929 block_no: 1954447 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1329 time: 2018-12-20 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24131f8924532a87ab6b3bc634ef0c450136e8eb57188c0ae4a1e78a63a27c4dBlock Operator
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