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 1963773 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1965163 epoch_slot_no: 21163 block_no: 1963681 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-22 19:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0fa3a557dcf8866bf9caf951c28154f1b242b781fd9f77888df7e3ca759a8d6Block Operator
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