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 1974598 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1975987 epoch_slot_no: 10387 block_no: 1974505 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2018-12-25 07:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe1297405e6ba464d1b4bf55c060519e0a643cd29e0909ec5d0e00c16a232ca0Block Operator
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