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 1962966 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1964356 epoch_slot_no: 20356 block_no: 1962874 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1384 time: 2018-12-22 14:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc1d435d28eb650740ff66d04ec1f510702c23c7a0f0029b5ae379f3d6330fddBlock Operator
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