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 1954704 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1956094 epoch_slot_no: 12094 block_no: 1954612 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-20 16:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb221b6aec572a2b793d6e68267d1d419e7dfd6d3b2e0ec3d113a4357ae8e2d3cBlock Operator
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