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 1969592 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1970981 epoch_slot_no: 5381 block_no: 1969499 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4906 time: 2018-12-24 03:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2839e794ddd11e761601f2fe68869989e6c815ef778e92562cb10a2d12d3d5daBlock Operator
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