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 1972069 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1973458 epoch_slot_no: 7858 block_no: 1971976 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2079 time: 2018-12-24 17:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20fcfc1e7d3a4151435a039a4c6ba73586361af26df50da27c8d162e4629de96Block Operator
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