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 1960671 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1962061 epoch_slot_no: 18061 block_no: 1960579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2376 time: 2018-12-22 02:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc1b462b59bae29921f42bbd7ae3da8a2f4e0504144917a787f9cd56576aa0edBlock Operator
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