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 1963199 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1964589 epoch_slot_no: 20589 block_no: 1963107 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1706 time: 2018-12-22 16:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d6faca1f24080d3a02eaed45a05be90ea74b378f1b75b3f721d1559db8b02a4Block Operator
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