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 1958286 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1959676 epoch_slot_no: 15676 block_no: 1958194 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2622 time: 2018-12-21 12:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01a46a006ea89072a6f0f9ab0494d68a7725ae951b11c43b9402f3a215c008abBlock Operator
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