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 1961605 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1962995 epoch_slot_no: 18995 block_no: 1961513 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-22 07:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab05e41e77e357b788a4a88924350e1dc23072f7f8e0d6f6f689d549ba78b79cBlock Operator
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