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 1969147 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1970536 epoch_slot_no: 4936 block_no: 1969054 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1854 time: 2018-12-24 01:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74927993fc12533cdb61cc97536341bd05c487f6c35909d06009636d3226e40bBlock Operator
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