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 1968345 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1969734 epoch_slot_no: 4134 block_no: 1968252 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1111 time: 2018-12-23 20:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x014bfb2a44beb1bf9aefbc4eba0f2b1b6a6d6f6acde11f83305f2f4783953bf2Block Operator
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