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 1960877 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1962267 epoch_slot_no: 18267 block_no: 1960785 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1473 time: 2018-12-22 03:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71b96130c2f19277b630afa0bc4108b849015e0736f6695ff362c0c4ab3116fdBlock Operator
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