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 1973795 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1975184 epoch_slot_no: 9584 block_no: 1973702 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2018-12-25 02:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd16a99a71876bf81383070daeec6fcd5b1dfc2121f5b1f6a30d5c8a30aa9174Block Operator
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