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 1965352 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1966741 epoch_slot_no: 1141 block_no: 1965259 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1287 time: 2018-12-23 04:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4da81eb43b71d67e4328aa72e6e7b49e865e27c604c60dc1383c5a4b2daaf5a6Block Operator
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