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 1960571 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1961961 epoch_slot_no: 17961 block_no: 1960479 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2018-12-22 01:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f43c672a2845f3ed42dd9cb6ca3f712124c2ce98dd455ae08b8cd8b98e1d57fBlock Operator
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