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 1963041 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1964431 epoch_slot_no: 20431 block_no: 1962949 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1805 time: 2018-12-22 15:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x303bb7b0423fcca294ea14b32dbe99876b89af6e9f10e7dd005925359dcbb07dBlock Operator
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