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 1973839 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1975228 epoch_slot_no: 9628 block_no: 1973746 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2018-12-25 03:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef055ede304cc5aa3f3be66e8b0284385d50dff5cd16ffacf02d487c6d95a472Block Operator
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