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 1957598 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1958988 epoch_slot_no: 14988 block_no: 1957506 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11299 time: 2018-12-21 09:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf82d2ebab19d2c3ec3777892b2b2bafe899483a26fc102a7bffb2c482b67c5fdBlock Operator
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