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 1976745 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1978134 epoch_slot_no: 12534 block_no: 1976652 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1108 time: 2018-12-25 19:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf76db37605a811e065dd11a9361483142f796fd7f68c1e932c0900c08fff555eBlock Operator
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