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 1971701 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1973090 epoch_slot_no: 7490 block_no: 1971608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3627 time: 2018-12-24 15:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4edbdb2b83a2e15947bf6acffb75af890ad9469bc4f94eb492949cb7582afa46Block Operator
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