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 1971952 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1973341 epoch_slot_no: 7741 block_no: 1971859 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1077 time: 2018-12-24 16:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc201a55d7dd3fa22ff3a4a8827c1879b8691cb9c3d7c4af28a3ba6beeb7cce3Block Operator
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