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 1976793 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1978182 epoch_slot_no: 12582 block_no: 1976700 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-25 19:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4077d958dc315f6db733f76b275a7bb79d5c4ce9b4d009a8decbb421868f5ed7Block Operator
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