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 1974847 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1976236 epoch_slot_no: 10636 block_no: 1974754 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-25 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x660f3ddcf9ab91b553df2d6829f27c0fcc773485929b415d1f163c86f654f010Block Operator
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