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 1966873 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1968262 epoch_slot_no: 2662 block_no: 1966780 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1119 time: 2018-12-23 12:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99cbac1b62c4c63ebfe5ecf92afd031c1a495f71f436ba17dc950cb08d337d64Block Operator
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