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 1962943 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1964333 epoch_slot_no: 20333 block_no: 1962851 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-12-22 14:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fc3412e58d749783e65b0a0f7cfdfc42b67baa608bc8ce5de7f60b9bb524dc6Block Operator
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