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 1971609 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1972998 epoch_slot_no: 7398 block_no: 1971516 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2076 time: 2018-12-24 14:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce8513dfa1ffc3ab8072e6d86a6c21e5910c66af1c89008f306b38ae06e65985Block Operator
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