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 1975027 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1976416 epoch_slot_no: 10816 block_no: 1974934 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-12-25 09:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f249d766c777c2d3cd2fd3cd70202713d3f8861d64f1d914d393b843ba13c45Block Operator
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