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 1965438 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1966827 epoch_slot_no: 1227 block_no: 1965345 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2018-12-23 04:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22c705adb28afcfa4f01f447438add31c6d9159ad12d782996233a03d3752106Block Operator
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