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 1976108 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1977497 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 1976015 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4073 time: 2018-12-25 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0725d9fcfe0b1b05e8a05e324116d0ebbaf7ec500e3d3a2e0396a13d03445f5cBlock Operator
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