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 1973138 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1974527 epoch_slot_no: 8927 block_no: 1973045 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-24 23:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d7cf2457820a770d422b1cb69adba30805470b825023dfc951d1b4bf7e18cc5Block Operator
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