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 1959252 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1960642 epoch_slot_no: 16642 block_no: 1959160 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1500 time: 2018-12-21 18:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf44d6f92b808b2805035494fc370f2439571db145a9ef1cdac7a78e62a83e2bcBlock Operator
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