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 1967039 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1968428 epoch_slot_no: 2828 block_no: 1966946 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1033 time: 2018-12-23 13:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc25f5b5dcbd505cb852b30ee7db6a3eae91d2a5608ef5a39ba495d5f273cd7deBlock Operator
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