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 1976051 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1977440 epoch_slot_no: 11840 block_no: 1975958 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1935 time: 2018-12-25 15:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8cf94326192d6a1a8dc88f8aca53e5a8587c04b738ab010a60f0055049d6ad8Block Operator
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