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 1954977 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1956367 epoch_slot_no: 12367 block_no: 1954885 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2111 time: 2018-12-20 18:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x812d555fda6d6d72015081bf6b491dbd47a10e6c467ed6e2033d6d0f6c569e5cBlock Operator
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