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 1959713 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1961103 epoch_slot_no: 17103 block_no: 1959621 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1349 time: 2018-12-21 20:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde5625bb5b9a0897f0fc5506e2a045130f03d38d849a6acc56ffeb6283811093Block Operator
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