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 1975347 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1976736 epoch_slot_no: 11136 block_no: 1975254 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1616 time: 2018-12-25 11:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed09b66ea5fa969353669876605279a1b257fb095815e0e66969f8bb97857ca0Block Operator
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