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 1963056 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1964446 epoch_slot_no: 20446 block_no: 1962964 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2018-12-22 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc46c50ecef66d94d17e8fecf1622f213b06c87771ade38f66d21d29d731e41d5Block Operator
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