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 1975001 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1976390 epoch_slot_no: 10790 block_no: 1974908 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1207 time: 2018-12-25 09:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0aeb4a954b85d5d547f3e371985c3ca72b3cee4af643a0ea09f1d2805ef20668Block Operator
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