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 1972453 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1973842 epoch_slot_no: 8242 block_no: 1972360 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2018-12-24 19:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x88d4685238d04f1a2dbef492f241e25a0cc7ed0bbba3720707bc9979edd0dfa5Block Operator
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