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 1970919 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1972308 epoch_slot_no: 6708 block_no: 1970826 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2985 time: 2018-12-24 11:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e5128bf89cac6a12cdc11813973b0c2c37e38aa0b54e6ff83166bf3d2212ab5Block Operator
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