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 1970420 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1971809 epoch_slot_no: 6209 block_no: 1970327 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1993 time: 2018-12-24 08:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53c74d722a456ff767a6a265a02f5b163da1f02ed5dffbb246ee629c69a0f12bBlock Operator
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