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 1956429 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1957819 epoch_slot_no: 13819 block_no: 1956337 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2018-12-21 02:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x779b63f44f87e18a33e9537fa30df9f604b62cb1d194c3eb5455bbb4613036a7Block Operator
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