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 1971461 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1972850 epoch_slot_no: 7250 block_no: 1971368 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2615 time: 2018-12-24 14:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59c739b5090493c62dc27cc86f631e65b841832a75cea3e8e01d3999ba53977cBlock Operator
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