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 1965698 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1967087 epoch_slot_no: 1487 block_no: 1965605 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1568 time: 2018-12-23 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3353ec2b9b1cdb962e4ba12c4079152952d92c0122ca820670f54a9440dc8115Block Operator
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