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 1969522 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1970911 epoch_slot_no: 5311 block_no: 1969429 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-12-24 03:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37f273783648ecb0189b1fc8ff5ab99a48b7c9c20ad25f54754fa201a3f81c44Block Operator
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