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 1962355 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1963745 epoch_slot_no: 19745 block_no: 1962263 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-22 11:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2dd3e42716c43dadae514848d46e9f916a426bd7b93214da2bf35dac8b0c2a9bBlock Operator
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