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 1960865 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1962255 epoch_slot_no: 18255 block_no: 1960773 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3703 time: 2018-12-22 03:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1592c85a28feda4d328cb1e9460334a60a37c1f752748365a51f2034c28d36eBlock Operator
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