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 1976713 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1978102 epoch_slot_no: 12502 block_no: 1976620 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1555 time: 2018-12-25 19:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd808021964986e7c74c9552aab3b5a8a46f8c74ecc032a1c49d6e61b0d036c73Block Operator
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