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 1961598 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1962988 epoch_slot_no: 18988 block_no: 1961506 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2647 time: 2018-12-22 07:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bb5bcda08f89dd44590b84d75e1514d32076180ea8fe98128a3fb808ee7ff32Block Operator
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