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 1960770 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1962160 epoch_slot_no: 18160 block_no: 1960678 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2018-12-22 02:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x394543f231af704cf3b37bdd232c566e2965e1fc9ccccffa1b3695a5125656f7Block Operator
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