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 1971076 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1972465 epoch_slot_no: 6865 block_no: 1970983 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2805 time: 2018-12-24 11:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x676364e08ff52fe194fe86a47b15363b9325f34e5ab09164030550f8b39680e7Block Operator
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