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 1971505 Details
Epoch: 91Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 1972894
epoch_slot_no: 7294
block_no: 1971412
slot_leader_id: 13
size: 1290
time: 2018-12-24 14:16:11
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x9f5c941c2985cee15e4415685174494ca277a49bf13153fd29116894f1af3b60
Block Operator
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