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 1957122 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1958512 epoch_slot_no: 14512 block_no: 1957030 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2018-12-21 06:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8504ba31df4b3b67fd47af4968738aece8f7a18f922ae98d1d75c26dcd0a7fbdBlock Operator
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