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 1973364 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1974753 epoch_slot_no: 9153 block_no: 1973271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1392 time: 2018-12-25 00:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8edea0e51150cd13f723b4948663ba00193c4003406b3a9663ec8af27cb31b6Block Operator
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