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 1972526 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1973915 epoch_slot_no: 8315 block_no: 1972433 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2018-12-24 19:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56f06033d044fcfbad17688e2855d565d7007239d17383a50c6b26fa878a4531Block Operator
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