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 1970708 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1972097 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 1970615 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2609 time: 2018-12-24 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13b2ca90dec1d37993f1378e67d450b077941e43b221405e0fdb302266a758b8Block Operator
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