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 1961527 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1962917 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 1961435 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11156 time: 2018-12-22 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce7e352261fce43e3ae5b9eaea1b7198c39721e86a78819b868deb45475bd334Block Operator
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