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 1959576 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1960966 epoch_slot_no: 16966 block_no: 1959484 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2018-12-21 20:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xafb7c0df6a90673e3b770a4f25bbcdd88b83b43fff2d434980d1fd77966201e3Block Operator
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