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 1959037 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1960427 epoch_slot_no: 16427 block_no: 1958945 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1890 time: 2018-12-21 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaac40f5248030e893eb37ea874c163524355d3ea9a2b48671ea6921a6cd56ca1Block Operator
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