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 1970692 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1972081 epoch_slot_no: 6481 block_no: 1970599 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1212 time: 2018-12-24 09:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x769b14270a3b8699068275b17fa695ae45b1f4022c5e3f6a9a0063011ff865a1Block Operator
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