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 1973262 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1974651 epoch_slot_no: 9051 block_no: 1973169 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2018-12-25 00:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1954e15c545e75bf40a1baa5c5345e57e7cabbfcda4dbfb0c191272676613fdbBlock Operator
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