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 1961564 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1962954 epoch_slot_no: 18954 block_no: 1961472 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-22 07:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb524a1b3846a2f9a9ade80cfc2321fc5b851a313db109605d72bf6a424658e36Block Operator
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