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 1959516 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1960906 epoch_slot_no: 16906 block_no: 1959424 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1249 time: 2018-12-21 19:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5050a6ec91d7abb0cdf338595d70fb8d36d869b1bdfe21af4ba10530001a0c01Block Operator
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