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 1972128 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1973517 epoch_slot_no: 7917 block_no: 1972035 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-12-24 17:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84815d8cc0e7ba6dc11ed9b220889455d0ce7dee1fc9725a495b7d83d38f08aaBlock Operator
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