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 1959187 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1960577 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 1959095 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3970 time: 2018-12-21 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8a2259f4629e7407f926593908cec3b52f290eb2c0c3a004357b89fa6ccfebcBlock Operator
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