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 1968443 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1969832 epoch_slot_no: 4232 block_no: 1968350 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1571 time: 2018-12-23 21:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x382707ff9ca034dff3e4cc20ee312ee8484de4b36e81bd76070e2fb69f2b8592Block Operator
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