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 1973971 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1975360 epoch_slot_no: 9760 block_no: 1973878 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-25 03:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb44d7ab186ffa8db336a2ab3053e2a1f43880e5c6eaef63c563ad5a72f2c3517Block Operator
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