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 1959146 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1960536 epoch_slot_no: 16536 block_no: 1959054 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-12-21 17:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0155a6512b3355cc8d353c777bffa06a56dc0a9e76e30fb8ffcb75fc93701886Block Operator
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