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 1962668 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1964058 epoch_slot_no: 20058 block_no: 1962576 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-22 13:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3e5c20b34cda217c41bd4e28d3a734ea28a731a71b33a86875eb75c2b227e62Block Operator
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