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 1973979 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1975368 epoch_slot_no: 9768 block_no: 1973886 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3920 time: 2018-12-25 04:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9116e692d4a1e21bf77716403f29d67d2df2b24b6a41f004bc7e22aea314813aBlock Operator
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