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 1973591 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1974980 epoch_slot_no: 9380 block_no: 1973498 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1300 time: 2018-12-25 01:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65c1098d04790830ffa9167efa287288ad78d3a919ddcf51a8ee5674c87d3a5cBlock Operator
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