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 1963866 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1965256 epoch_slot_no: 21256 block_no: 1963774 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1742 time: 2018-12-22 19:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e2079382bdc389d7ec8fc512a9b76abee9fae812ed00fc95b9367253363059eBlock Operator
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