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 1957244 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1958634 epoch_slot_no: 14634 block_no: 1957152 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1298 time: 2018-12-21 07:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71e36319052c47cdc0aeb7383eb980d7a933b262f1a2c16df769d2d20430f6c2Block Operator
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