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 1956420 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1957810 epoch_slot_no: 13810 block_no: 1956328 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1757 time: 2018-12-21 02:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2a64650cd11e1cf838a6b23c33d42fe491513aba83a2b74f279cdbb55655ebaBlock Operator
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