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 1965503 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1966892 epoch_slot_no: 1292 block_no: 1965410 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1027 time: 2018-12-23 04:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79ccf2b3b587fcd51e65b6fbcf4e1c2a87ba58bf659f1a9200cec12c1a7d09d1Block Operator
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