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 1960362 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1961752 epoch_slot_no: 17752 block_no: 1960270 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-22 00:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4cfab69a489b08a69d2ab2505f6192a6212afa2416584b6300f5616faf43a667Block Operator
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