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 1976882 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1978271 epoch_slot_no: 12671 block_no: 1976789 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-25 20:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1e88618332a4b992b8bdf29afd3566afba23df1acdd62f2e8bc29c1b1397ca0Block Operator
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