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 1957747 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1959137 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 1957655 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3798 time: 2018-12-21 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b837c8c518d85bc3128d9579be4244bd2992fc8731123657e01efa7f29e4072Block Operator
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