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 1969817 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1971206 epoch_slot_no: 5606 block_no: 1969724 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-12-24 04:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x734ee7a53093bb221dcdccb68dc36aef5b836bf3d49599be166e45414ea6b391Block Operator
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