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 1957957 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1959347 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 1957865 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2700 time: 2018-12-21 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc36350614b1993bf8f8513a613f4c5c65496a946e466c11a6218ad83b590e7deBlock Operator
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