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 1956994 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1958384 epoch_slot_no: 14384 block_no: 1956902 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2018-12-21 05:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9044e521f132229eb3e45c2fcf889124d55b788e84f26530b9707884b3fe4e30Block Operator
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