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 1955799 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1957189 epoch_slot_no: 13189 block_no: 1955707 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1442 time: 2018-12-20 23:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8da4592f14732727f7b7d53b04fc7ecfe189afef88b377ca5830d5e97104045dBlock Operator
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