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 1969354 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1970743 epoch_slot_no: 5143 block_no: 1969261 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1606 time: 2018-12-24 02:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc9bb95a59b4b08ffbbf4ca91a5899176bd4beca4ee3c77d4fce6150ceba2224Block Operator
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