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 1965813 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1967202 epoch_slot_no: 1602 block_no: 1965720 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2018-12-23 06:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x509033cd8433050fe5c66cb99be68934fee554dd0e8ea44415c4bb63c03ac90eBlock Operator
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