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 1966784 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1968173 epoch_slot_no: 2573 block_no: 1966691 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1752 time: 2018-12-23 12:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7e6eb30992c2750abb6d787caff7769abf637c272a3a67d0f230c6f18895d7bBlock Operator
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