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 1960733 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1962123 epoch_slot_no: 18123 block_no: 1960641 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1748 time: 2018-12-22 02:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2d73167a283e6b484d23f76d569cc647ea3b7e7c3246014766d45a9a4c5b0e5Block Operator
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