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 1965848 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1967237 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 1965755 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2117 time: 2018-12-23 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fb05ecf6ea89a01eb425a45d2489b9382a85b7a6971bea4371463f6a56af53fBlock Operator
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