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 1973465 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1974854 epoch_slot_no: 9254 block_no: 1973372 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1174 time: 2018-12-25 01:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2162958aed0c9c990f314effd87d8fb0c3212cdbd84ca84b8a61d4f1a06e2244Block Operator
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