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 1963042 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1964432 epoch_slot_no: 20432 block_no: 1962950 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-12-22 15:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a2b3035e730113160090f6e6f0d621e536a0a959d8e39e1523639c325610b2bBlock Operator
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