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 1976862 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1978251 epoch_slot_no: 12651 block_no: 1976769 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-25 20:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x037ec35c59b14076d7b48b391406114ce4c4497145fc88c0d923aa27f1c97d81Block Operator
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