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 1965179 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1966568 epoch_slot_no: 968 block_no: 1965086 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1300 time: 2018-12-23 03:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51209198bd3286974e09ba9a45646f69db776c5671343d196d65c84d24135425Block Operator
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