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 1962277 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1963667 epoch_slot_no: 19667 block_no: 1962185 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1635 time: 2018-12-22 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75f1f36e64787c775002a2d0b6e9a0eef0038b3162b96b85b92c51f4a1ea2bfeBlock Operator
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