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 1959883 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1961273 epoch_slot_no: 17273 block_no: 1959791 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2018-12-21 21:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7316a9c3ba4af1b94797ee2565511260eddb81183e0ed0435787a2c56166c513Block Operator
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