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 1969807 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1971196 epoch_slot_no: 5596 block_no: 1969714 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1858 time: 2018-12-24 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x05d5dddca130e146fe99f175a5cc39207c2918529d6f08f796f69b15af4eff90Block Operator
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