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 1961161 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1962551 epoch_slot_no: 18551 block_no: 1961069 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1317 time: 2018-12-22 04:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba79f83eb8bfbcdd0b9d7b0ce8f5fd8b0d4b324603d3dd689d895602314d6cdfBlock Operator
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