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 1973048 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1974437 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 1972955 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2646 time: 2018-12-24 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dcb8a95aaf93b06634586e1fbeb53134b79d8837489dd7c99e123ada3b3c90fBlock Operator
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