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 1976687 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1978076 epoch_slot_no: 12476 block_no: 1976594 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1750 time: 2018-12-25 19:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbbe25b1063cec4cfa5bef4df4765ac3706209994ff7f7c7676d2d23fddb1505Block Operator
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