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 1974015 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1975404 epoch_slot_no: 9804 block_no: 1973922 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2116 time: 2018-12-25 04:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3746db7e442abb268c3ad5a0f7210b5ff09b24323a3138a8d7690803b47ed648Block Operator
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