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 1971872 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1973261 epoch_slot_no: 7661 block_no: 1971779 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1540 time: 2018-12-24 16:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf977452f7052cbc2972ab81ef2b4e0a328f5e32de07ff0a6bcb7b51f16c6fa0cBlock Operator
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