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 1957794 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1959184 epoch_slot_no: 15184 block_no: 1957702 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1569 time: 2018-12-21 10:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc41b0d2ac6ebbd919fe472d58d42e89d2da80b648d528722b0fd67d5055c9d03Block Operator
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