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 1957208 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1958598 epoch_slot_no: 14598 block_no: 1957116 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1537 time: 2018-12-21 06:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf7e44f0d2e71d5b919c4dfe7260ab6535210a9b09672ff25ad0a8b718aaad09Block Operator
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