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 1975928 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1977317 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 1975835 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2644 time: 2018-12-25 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x956c0b88fd31bb189d8706bcc1b8332f2ddb7dac723ac64ef6d1d199b453acf4Block Operator
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