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 1965311 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1966700 epoch_slot_no: 1100 block_no: 1965218 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2115 time: 2018-12-23 03:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bb620ca8458bd4d5af9311f0b9703aad18daf42b3267b93aaad3558043571cfBlock Operator
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