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 1961594 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1962984 epoch_slot_no: 18984 block_no: 1961502 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1202 time: 2018-12-22 07:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecb9664f5b739051ebfd92eeb3f4a3c65f4f08f638d00826575c76cf3131d025Block Operator
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