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 1973605 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1974994 epoch_slot_no: 9394 block_no: 1973512 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2018-12-25 01:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37e9a2ab647951144a47b0d37ae70a1d38a0038524a6f1e160a161ecc2361144Block Operator
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