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 1973980 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1975369 epoch_slot_no: 9769 block_no: 1973887 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2018-12-25 04:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcecf2f9757b3903784719a828f90cc1dc35dd5a34630e6a8473399713c6ec8edBlock Operator
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