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 1968831 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1970220 epoch_slot_no: 4620 block_no: 1968738 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2018-12-23 23:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x831044227cafbe1e2b1fb472f99c11f17a8227f5ed3788714dc5008ceb00cefdBlock Operator
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