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 1968718 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1970107 epoch_slot_no: 4507 block_no: 1968625 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1073 time: 2018-12-23 22:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d154e96e915feb3e79d48d818e07420f8dc54a7927bb2a9d1cf20d8a4a1d72fBlock Operator
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