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 1974171 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1975560 epoch_slot_no: 9960 block_no: 1974078 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2018-12-25 05:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcac486ab9bc3e42c57a42a789a5180f3d230df030c28667c808d4628e0b32843Block Operator
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