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 1969514 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1970903 epoch_slot_no: 5303 block_no: 1969421 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1724 time: 2018-12-24 03:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ee8efc77931bfe17aba1f8882c6fe5c86aa8cd5ba6636e337ca7c6dd1590771Block Operator
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