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 1965314 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1966703 epoch_slot_no: 1103 block_no: 1965221 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1532 time: 2018-12-23 03:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9aa1878d438f60f4e5d1a87523b5c4cd47f0f024dd296df0d73df5bdbeb9251cBlock Operator
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