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 1963867 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1965257 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 1963775 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1746 time: 2018-12-22 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f850b6b800b581f6ec2e118fcc37f59edd61fd33dae165fad1a48f13dd76cdaBlock Operator
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