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 1954541 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1955931 epoch_slot_no: 11931 block_no: 1954449 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1305 time: 2018-12-20 16:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef8ec02b3c6b0e50760e29293b44bb884d9f67033caceb271c58d00a932aae40Block Operator
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