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 1971840 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1973229 epoch_slot_no: 7629 block_no: 1971747 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1860 time: 2018-12-24 16:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bc4319862ecafa9696d5b8755f8801074d41593d0e472909f270a072f4b1df0Block Operator
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