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 1975870 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1977259 epoch_slot_no: 11659 block_no: 1975777 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1161 time: 2018-12-25 14:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c823d76ec20861433971550865b08f8f7845b21e1973cf9c283f8bb5ab3a792Block Operator
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