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 1961459 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1962849 epoch_slot_no: 18849 block_no: 1961367 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-22 06:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b66ffbf648342d065ea78c39434474c8c91b39b892e9c328bad76c9816b73b6Block Operator
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