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 1959038 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1960428 epoch_slot_no: 16428 block_no: 1958946 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1852 time: 2018-12-21 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0d408265fcaf091e1ee684b9a865fd0a1291ad76ee55c1423c34a2b8a174d2aBlock Operator
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