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 1958647 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1960037 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 1958555 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8317 time: 2018-12-21 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf67303aab7d85925f89618942e9dc32821d79709f71f878e1c3859fd71dabd20Block Operator
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