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 1970852 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1972241 epoch_slot_no: 6641 block_no: 1970759 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1524 time: 2018-12-24 10:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0bdcc0e6d864d5f7af5526b9e088489737ef098b80f99e3f1a8b4e9fff395e6Block Operator
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