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 1971968 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1973357 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 1971875 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2966 time: 2018-12-24 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98625f6e0850e861a43bbba04eed34ccf45bfa1e38476eddd92b4430c50b9c5eBlock Operator
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