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 1960009 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1961399 epoch_slot_no: 17399 block_no: 1959917 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-21 22:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa380d67284d7e81df1d1aa2f5e89265b28539c25a956a1728b759b76fcd95796Block Operator
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