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 1971948 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1973337 epoch_slot_no: 7737 block_no: 1971855 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2533 time: 2018-12-24 16:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe87395d5a175e3fc502d900d1c4c7d26021ccd038582e1c86a758c0edc47e96cBlock Operator
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