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 1963326 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1964716 epoch_slot_no: 20716 block_no: 1963234 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1744 time: 2018-12-22 16:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7f4ea6740c47f461c25f5c41d11e6f73ae9ac92abb4860e39ae11f95196eaa4Block Operator
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