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 1970557 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1971946 epoch_slot_no: 6346 block_no: 1970464 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2575 time: 2018-12-24 09:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc57d3aa5a2ba55b2dcb55371ed1119e6f62dde9e0bce4887f92f4f8e926aa7cdBlock Operator
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