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 1956978 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1958368 epoch_slot_no: 14368 block_no: 1956886 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3009 time: 2018-12-21 05:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dd993069448e12c2a96f31edf513f48962e2fd53ac035e31c111832cdd498d8Block Operator
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