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 1976834 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1978223 epoch_slot_no: 12623 block_no: 1976741 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-25 19:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc81901e1370369055df5f365169a2eafa0a5af07eba092978b63d74cb500e0e6Block Operator
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