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 1966239 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1967628 epoch_slot_no: 2028 block_no: 1966146 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3744 time: 2018-12-23 09:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c9f6a81d30375b510393b8666035bd56477d4b6a92006b5d6b4c0efc76fc670Block Operator
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