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 1960838 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1962228 epoch_slot_no: 18228 block_no: 1960746 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10254 time: 2018-12-22 03:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8653ec7617129a85ecfebdb918c3bd4e38c02251b5cbada83a598e38ba3d665bBlock Operator
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