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 1959886 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1961276 epoch_slot_no: 17276 block_no: 1959794 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2503 time: 2018-12-21 21:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7185630b135e86c4f178d91a5d08f54dcae93c4a9f220aac325c707789538e5Block Operator
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