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 1975474 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1976863 epoch_slot_no: 11263 block_no: 1975381 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1477 time: 2018-12-25 12:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66ec6b6fc70a11e2a774cbc1b17ca8300f6195026e1e34b32718f4630334c3f7Block Operator
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