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 1954716 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1956106 epoch_slot_no: 12106 block_no: 1954624 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2018-12-20 17:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14c8649fe009e86ebab9bab0470d988e63b9c454797389cffb55679eac8b9a99Block Operator
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