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 1959718 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1961108 epoch_slot_no: 17108 block_no: 1959626 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-12-21 20:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe88d38a47a2525fbee38a9b9868b4736541d220e68b1cf44ee5876e8cb7c17faBlock Operator
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