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 1957010 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1958400 epoch_slot_no: 14400 block_no: 1956918 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1999 time: 2018-12-21 05:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e9a232380ac1a1b9a44ad012c4a90dc3f11ff5eb518ff914f1a0d6b663e58e7Block Operator
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