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 1966958 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1968347 epoch_slot_no: 2747 block_no: 1966865 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1624 time: 2018-12-23 13:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34975e27be673c5b4760bf9b164cfdcc22da3ee6a5d5bdafb1e26ebb54203048Block Operator
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