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 1957787 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1959177 epoch_slot_no: 15177 block_no: 1957695 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-12-21 10:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x190c9f67976766468b779c10c876c9a24f954c95ccc791d3b998c2da54d278d4Block Operator
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