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 1976501 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1977890 epoch_slot_no: 12290 block_no: 1976408 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3740 time: 2018-12-25 18:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31ed6424dfe7ba888436cba91c8d0d301548f54e6c8f6a456bf4fc8d259e1bb1Block Operator
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