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 1971972 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1973361 epoch_slot_no: 7761 block_no: 1971879 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1705 time: 2018-12-24 16:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4829af1d00bc3bde5c46e57eb63c09ec2a596e0e5567c2e0f1219f277764235aBlock Operator
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