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 1958721 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1960111 epoch_slot_no: 16111 block_no: 1958629 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-12-21 15:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bae1a63a219d85737b5bae91c4120d9eb01e69844865f42f0e534ce68a6b498Block Operator
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