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 1964529 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1965918 epoch_slot_no: 318 block_no: 1964436 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1214 time: 2018-12-22 23:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33728dc5bf9aba9bb243070dbffe4d17060543932b3f0407ed769bf3ba9895b0Block Operator
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