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 1970756 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1972145 epoch_slot_no: 6545 block_no: 1970663 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1405 time: 2018-12-24 10:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a11e051bbbb5c7b3f741afb9703fd7de957421e839b9dcf05cee90fae204a06Block Operator
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