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 1965472 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1966861 epoch_slot_no: 1261 block_no: 1965379 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2018-12-23 04:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b6dc3e1cae04f550ffb984ba3751ea9cdb42ee301874505442877830659d404Block Operator
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