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 1968127 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1969516 epoch_slot_no: 3916 block_no: 1968034 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-12-23 19:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9aa491388cb3dd9426b624e993d3eb5842a26ec4686066dabc98e7c1da5264edBlock Operator
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