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 1970358 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1971747 epoch_slot_no: 6147 block_no: 1970265 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1364 time: 2018-12-24 07:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e4dc96ad654e834b3735d80166f0eb22f6df31bcd6aa6c8f7e8d7239081a42dBlock Operator
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