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 1957357 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1958747 epoch_slot_no: 14747 block_no: 1957265 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2018-12-21 07:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4efa6ca12bae55d47033774ab3fb207e9eeca1675d32bd3ff0dc6c108567c224Block Operator
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