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 1957626 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1959016 epoch_slot_no: 15016 block_no: 1957534 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1882 time: 2018-12-21 09:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18b39c22fff0821bde71618acd4a64ffd72ea7b46e2eded1ca6b10ebcda8e105Block Operator
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