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 1961151 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1962541 epoch_slot_no: 18541 block_no: 1961059 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5080 time: 2018-12-22 04:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e345497a15c59ef26c465e463b185a9688bf7b59b063d5c8bd9a60656711eb2Block Operator
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