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 1957863 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1959253 epoch_slot_no: 15253 block_no: 1957771 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2443 time: 2018-12-21 10:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f139137b4ebb34bafd4efeed2b00ac40096a15c99aad3f300ee86e4f6716b78Block Operator
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