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 1970347 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1971736 epoch_slot_no: 6136 block_no: 1970254 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2018-12-24 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3eb57c3ebd8a17a60990195eee8a8bfa2bbb2d4efc6b71910607262a991787aBlock Operator
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