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 1970818 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1972207 epoch_slot_no: 6607 block_no: 1970725 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2018-12-24 10:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd144747079aabca301a2081a52d395569124c51be470c11d78ac580199621eb3Block Operator
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