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 1962969 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1964359 epoch_slot_no: 20359 block_no: 1962877 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2836 time: 2018-12-22 14:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc3c1cb6cd2be23063a8a0bce6fa5fd8b422c386a605a532b2b92ade5097e303Block Operator
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