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 1976081 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1977470 epoch_slot_no: 11870 block_no: 1975988 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1387 time: 2018-12-25 15:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3eb61a5e1c2be23fb5779f569b4ab4ccba51bb496a6f369425c4f2b20687d76fBlock Operator
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