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 1970343 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1971732 epoch_slot_no: 6132 block_no: 1970250 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-12-24 07:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f367bfab948f7a7c33ae0136dc8c4ecd0e18b01f20f55a8f597b14ded57ad5bBlock Operator
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