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 1954718 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1956108 epoch_slot_no: 12108 block_no: 1954626 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5010 time: 2018-12-20 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x170e0003eeb4d1c8ef48682c45c9ebf5c865ee556a584bb3e070dc61001c2eb5Block Operator
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