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 1972820 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1974209 epoch_slot_no: 8609 block_no: 1972727 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1090 time: 2018-12-24 21:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8aaabfbb7cb24ffcb239b525733f6a63bdbaa6b9a72466d4a5b67752d31f410fBlock Operator
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