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 1955417 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1956807 epoch_slot_no: 12807 block_no: 1955325 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1682 time: 2018-12-20 20:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c97558350bed60ef834391a90fc86b001e30c68c5d54c3e2fd97fc093055688Block Operator
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