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 1962414 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1963804 epoch_slot_no: 19804 block_no: 1962322 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-12-22 11:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe87961cd8bfcb2b85ccb29cbda2f3637df5fb2a5fd9774941839c3d601320bdbBlock Operator
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