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 1960592 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1961982 epoch_slot_no: 17982 block_no: 1960500 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1116 time: 2018-12-22 01:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdde9dae7286ebe8584aa4e9174a99e908bfab140d8f7f0204e52adcce4a820d3Block Operator
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