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 1975028 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1976417 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 1974935 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1925 time: 2018-12-25 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fe6dcbbad360cb62fb45bb83e4cd271102633e1e851e08d3f25c74d8d871928Block Operator
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