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 1969087 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1970476 epoch_slot_no: 4876 block_no: 1968994 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1533 time: 2018-12-24 00:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb224b98b8cd4e6dbeffdc9b4f714b2476941d8f2731015ce18a9c900df1c571eBlock Operator
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