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 1958646 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1960036 epoch_slot_no: 16036 block_no: 1958554 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1713 time: 2018-12-21 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35bf0fd66690f59bd76e95b90facfdbb878fe9a0e35a0b341a5756af4bfcec7aBlock Operator
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