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 1956488 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1957878 epoch_slot_no: 13878 block_no: 1956396 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2261 time: 2018-12-21 02:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0a0a94aa8c433b97bda26e1ed3c5fc66d3e55bf57e57bf5d73f1536431612c2Block Operator
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