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 1957585 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1958975 epoch_slot_no: 14975 block_no: 1957493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-12-21 08:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x043bceb3c6e2715d2847ccd58dcae07e3d87d3190e2086e78082970a7e64f447Block Operator
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