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 1970239 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1971628 epoch_slot_no: 6028 block_no: 1970146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1170 time: 2018-12-24 07:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36994cd9c1dc2496aae8deee8cc54d244806168f086d2804c16f02e6aa8908baBlock Operator
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