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 1957666 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1959056 epoch_slot_no: 15056 block_no: 1957574 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2115 time: 2018-12-21 09:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3a0847c91015030aa2b719ee529571787f59af93b1a6a396a556756471d0a73Block Operator
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