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 1970680 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1972069 epoch_slot_no: 6469 block_no: 1970587 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-12-24 09:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x563113658c43da82c85e24badb234b6ced85e0a9cd3d4e576f293c803b9dc4aaBlock Operator
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