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 1959885 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1961275 epoch_slot_no: 17275 block_no: 1959793 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2018-12-21 21:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x572e89f3c748bfeeb1639194f2190430bf450d7c61fc3f1ba61c91ec90c7f36eBlock Operator
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