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 1969586 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1970975 epoch_slot_no: 5375 block_no: 1969493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2018-12-24 03:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x605fc6048ece1a7ce8984ee05cff75595f5e6ee94185ce99876c7ac78d156367Block Operator
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