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 1963717 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1965107 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 1963625 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1831 time: 2018-12-22 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2eddbcd6f5979236116ecd2d112000fd51a9b6040f938062e645d8bc7dca5804Block Operator
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