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 1971649 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1973038 epoch_slot_no: 7438 block_no: 1971556 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1434 time: 2018-12-24 15:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c21fb4c15862cfcb2dd2a23c4f9b40be0338f21b7f7c174c85fa4b93ec4ec8dBlock Operator
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