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 1975140 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1976529 epoch_slot_no: 10929 block_no: 1975047 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1612 time: 2018-12-25 10:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x486573be804e6b55f4f78a34d719aed1d68d0255dc489c8cf903c8ed7d422335Block Operator
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