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 1969801 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1971190 epoch_slot_no: 5590 block_no: 1969708 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4672 time: 2018-12-24 04:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59f1ef12f5e43ec1aa59601b633447db781a0b5d2e23d96c0f9809cac00774feBlock Operator
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