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 1970592 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1971981 epoch_slot_no: 6381 block_no: 1970499 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1077 time: 2018-12-24 09:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc38740114cd494379e870b7d9f0f0a7fdc84c13f3b3f5762a76d2224c183f92Block Operator
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