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 1971969 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1973358 epoch_slot_no: 7758 block_no: 1971876 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4248 time: 2018-12-24 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43701ff96d2a468b1302084453950f4ccf57e41f29458c1a19cb81a2f8e459d3Block Operator
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