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 1963688 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1965078 epoch_slot_no: 21078 block_no: 1963596 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-22 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaec5ab82e7a2452b1a1146d2de88dacc19c41d5c45e1a7774285cb6eed18d77dBlock Operator
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