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 1966928 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1968317 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 1966835 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3022 time: 2018-12-23 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2846580166c562d774875b00a521551b6252eb9d2881fe15bb7262a70320616Block Operator
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