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 1964228 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1965617 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 1964135 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1749 time: 2018-12-22 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x242d71e62e3c5227c88b0cfb8f0650edc73dc59de5c7c9f31ba0cf3db92603b3Block Operator
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