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 1969448 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1970837 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 1969355 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2042 time: 2018-12-24 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x943460532a96af60027f6b3568269b56da8aac1eac7bde4497e6282aa13056e9Block Operator
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