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 1973768 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1975157 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 1973675 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3013 time: 2018-12-25 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x269408a82f62740133504db5e504a35d87add046d07785265275d6ea70df5508Block Operator
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