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 1975569 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1976958 epoch_slot_no: 11358 block_no: 1975476 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1933 time: 2018-12-25 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4478787cbab2d4cfcf1b7a446a2ff1c9e4c6f086f581760fde979d24a265b770Block Operator
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