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 1972508 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1973897 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 1972415 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2254 time: 2018-12-24 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47424ba9752e61cfd032128186a32b97f4280a4e65fdab111ccdbf5a1caa1146Block Operator
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