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 1955626 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1957016 epoch_slot_no: 13016 block_no: 1955534 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2018-12-20 22:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60059bc6ad4a0619c47284e5612bf5df0cc5ddf716ba0289486839b43ab43f95Block Operator
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