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 1957026 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1958416 epoch_slot_no: 14416 block_no: 1956934 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2647 time: 2018-12-21 05:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb919aead5d8ae7dcbac02215ce5ee43b90b0208d47231d11f2c7bbd1d4637615Block Operator
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