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 1970922 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1972311 epoch_slot_no: 6711 block_no: 1970829 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2073 time: 2018-12-24 11:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22f1e91ac2bd948d7ca78eac72eb8940eb4208363b2ed71961ba0ad0818cc7b1Block Operator
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