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 1964081 Details
Epoch: 90 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1965471 epoch_slot_no: 21471 block_no: 1963989 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13866 time: 2018-12-22 21:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d01905f0868c3c87dba16f02a06c5ac04cc996cebc347be3ae08e46c1d7fb56Block Operator
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