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 1970467 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1971856 epoch_slot_no: 6256 block_no: 1970374 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1631 time: 2018-12-24 08:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8373bd2d90f03a0d7ac00c178ea218e3e0fe556c6b24efe77c56c904bf9c184Block Operator
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