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 1956403 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1957793 epoch_slot_no: 13793 block_no: 1956311 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1320 time: 2018-12-21 02:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x989ced3106e5cba667eee666ae7cb581c6de34e14878cd2279e5fed653d05dbeBlock Operator
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