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 1964509 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1965898 epoch_slot_no: 298 block_no: 1964416 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1206 time: 2018-12-22 23:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ad2087d56250126ec47cf1dc4a753754d1aa2e37c88b3d723adaf52e324382bBlock Operator
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