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 1971235 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1972624 epoch_slot_no: 7024 block_no: 1971142 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1709 time: 2018-12-24 12:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x759fc62c74f5626f2772a6c3f6f18103257b413a5eb17bf5e96262bffd17b12aBlock Operator
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