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 1964402 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1965791 epoch_slot_no: 191 block_no: 1964309 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1213 time: 2018-12-22 22:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb0fc59cbcff51e3d3d203190d83bf51f0b94ada22952fcb36957da73f2fa31bBlock Operator
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