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 1972358 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1973747 epoch_slot_no: 8147 block_no: 1972265 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2018-12-24 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbfbe72b1173f71ea5f348c6efb466a84282e0d552cdd5074af079e5e101b795Block Operator
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