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 1961636 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1963026 epoch_slot_no: 19026 block_no: 1961544 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-22 07:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2583288c51e823d89704f63a815f7f613d8a22fb4e475b2e65a2ab5494241087Block Operator
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