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 1965489 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1966878 epoch_slot_no: 1278 block_no: 1965396 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4466 time: 2018-12-23 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6586b6ca905c67dc08cd532312b6cc4887c1ad9148d2f9a6c33992098e8ba63dBlock Operator
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