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 1963368 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1964758 epoch_slot_no: 20758 block_no: 1963276 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-22 17:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6a0cc278ca08526ee990f52ab7b22df83297229680cb70c2890b80841178103Block Operator
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