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 1954635 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1956025 epoch_slot_no: 12025 block_no: 1954543 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2627 time: 2018-12-20 16:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x901a1208b6f1753b12e0e81668c6d24c02f3f61a2d5e6e2869ff270cc54edd1fBlock Operator
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