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 1968198 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1969587 epoch_slot_no: 3987 block_no: 1968105 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1210 time: 2018-12-23 19:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7404003d826225912128f98f0a3b31538704a78d5ae4403194fd2c12a021975Block Operator
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