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 1970472 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1971861 epoch_slot_no: 6261 block_no: 1970379 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-12-24 08:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbf3e947338187d63e9e98326ec1cc141f99f2a8af86de18e742f4bfaf3e2e2dBlock Operator
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