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 1966567 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1967956 epoch_slot_no: 2356 block_no: 1966474 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1390 time: 2018-12-23 10:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18e93ff4717c767c0d181b04ffe277cee1ad59b80cdaf07090233f96df2c9ca5Block Operator
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