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 1973692 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1975081 epoch_slot_no: 9481 block_no: 1973599 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-25 02:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x568b8448d55553e27f14a475be339a4e9a20ab908364167307e05f8f6d84e102Block Operator
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