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 1967040 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1968429 epoch_slot_no: 2829 block_no: 1966947 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1382 time: 2018-12-23 13:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc36ebf1c44668112de4196909cc8f9c2b25b558ecd0480ab2c0c60abe5fd45dBlock Operator
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