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 1956733 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1958123 epoch_slot_no: 14123 block_no: 1956641 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2018-12-21 04:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1ffd04b8ef70dadfe8879f3b86eda7903443749e1e1c036aabb98f1292181a2Block Operator
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