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 1966255 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1967644 epoch_slot_no: 2044 block_no: 1966162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-12-23 09:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1341b266c99f3d272bf687c39f57cea5327f97fd4cc214afc5abfd683691f780Block Operator
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