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 1964592 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1965981 epoch_slot_no: 381 block_no: 1964499 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1576 time: 2018-12-22 23:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd258090875e464bff461ebfffc38c339be66d37716f17575c8af24b7b9da035Block Operator
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