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 1968012 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1969401 epoch_slot_no: 3801 block_no: 1967919 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1115 time: 2018-12-23 18:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23e1ea0d82605219dbf2713e2d1e034e86349100778e82885b09c1eed18776d9Block Operator
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