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 1955617 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1957007 epoch_slot_no: 13007 block_no: 1955525 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2018-12-20 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20e2c98faf09213fac5c90f6f3e6ba7198bd20c9b9c0b77eaa3741b1b70f9942Block Operator
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