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 1954634 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1956024 epoch_slot_no: 12024 block_no: 1954542 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3377 time: 2018-12-20 16:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdd3178f1b650126013f0020acb3135aa58fe3bb4764f1b9f1b2efd81a7970dcBlock Operator
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