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 1965173 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1966562 epoch_slot_no: 962 block_no: 1965080 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2018-12-23 03:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3d6ed62919513112e059612d50444c9d057091b5a7a1da4e4fa0675eb80423fBlock Operator
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