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 1959062 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1960452 epoch_slot_no: 16452 block_no: 1958970 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2059 time: 2018-12-21 17:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04c70c7f9a3804a348b54a8b646a4d56e92c116cca1c0c3c2966b1daa7f465afBlock Operator
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