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 1967471 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1968860 epoch_slot_no: 3260 block_no: 1967378 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 16036 time: 2018-12-23 15:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17940a7cbf39126a2ad1ab71e7d472027dd6b8bbf39662cb60f342c603855308Block Operator
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