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 1956595 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1957985 epoch_slot_no: 13985 block_no: 1956503 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1319 time: 2018-12-21 03:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1522488bff8d264a9f6c923eb3b5672676c043e1b08f01489a729d2b50a77dc3Block Operator
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