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 1961578 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1962968 epoch_slot_no: 18968 block_no: 1961486 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1469 time: 2018-12-22 07:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7c5177afbcd2ab7d735c9e3f061d14b924f76c6dfd5e194f2f3f62f68902668Block Operator
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