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 1959569 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1960959 epoch_slot_no: 16959 block_no: 1959477 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2018-12-21 19:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dc36417a2540328510b5953d468be30ecc3e2a4572a6d71ea8feda18c6ef5a4Block Operator
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