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 1960829 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1962219 epoch_slot_no: 18219 block_no: 1960737 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3369 time: 2018-12-22 02:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1cd5e9dd72754b567745b5c4b496be2451a11a4e6e77a60a571e8d8275660d0eBlock Operator
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