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 1959132 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1960522 epoch_slot_no: 16522 block_no: 1959040 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1357 time: 2018-12-21 17:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef6b9f4fa0fcce8e6f8d09c688ed8c531044165081d5b0693b9b6432dcb2323aBlock Operator
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