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 1974129 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1975518 epoch_slot_no: 9918 block_no: 1974036 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1392 time: 2018-12-25 04:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf58529ec9fb5e83c5022f0ec8a6b9b982f505c1e344cc18891bf6465ca0e425Block Operator
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