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 1956594 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1957984 epoch_slot_no: 13984 block_no: 1956502 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1750 time: 2018-12-21 03:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x871566ef3d66d9d266071b71ec8da2c6a0a6620f1e226bf10edd806e902453ffBlock Operator
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