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 1960874 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1962264 epoch_slot_no: 18264 block_no: 1960782 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1569 time: 2018-12-22 03:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x462e6d9274ecba1a03ef30baa72d9c753d00d086f2a8af8276b157b5797b1e0bBlock Operator
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