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 1973754 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1975143 epoch_slot_no: 9543 block_no: 1973661 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1211 time: 2018-12-25 02:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02b0cf9bb3817aa87d8ae590628dd1c7404cb18bcd445230d3232d4fd22d4abcBlock Operator
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