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 1970528 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1971917 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 1970435 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3889 time: 2018-12-24 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4a316cc6c1928760a8fd3fa78c069fa5556dfc717e3a93ff1c901e0081042f4Block Operator
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