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 1966665 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1968054 epoch_slot_no: 2454 block_no: 1966572 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 992 time: 2018-12-23 11:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e13e5ccb67da8037f3b7719092ed513207a4879a1641ea0c44f26e2756c344fBlock Operator
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