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 1975343 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1976732 epoch_slot_no: 11132 block_no: 1975250 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-25 11:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8314bcd8498284f1a54238afd4e78298a7c59fb623910e16459e233645e627bcBlock Operator
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