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 1966580 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1967969 epoch_slot_no: 2369 block_no: 1966487 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2114 time: 2018-12-23 10:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc55413aac18135617423620cbd74f18112a7793e2680e352c5e74b625e674331Block Operator
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