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 1973409 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1974798 epoch_slot_no: 9198 block_no: 1973316 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2295 time: 2018-12-25 00:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x187eb592b99a2ce6ba1a72c4fc38cb0cbefbfb508ea5766103da39d86400b7d8Block Operator
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