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 1959325 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1960715 epoch_slot_no: 16715 block_no: 1959233 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1434 time: 2018-12-21 18:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e12a3af8c290e2932a3e1bd0cbac34f17acc28798f9fb410a55f3617b8243c4Block Operator
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