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 1976991 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1978380 epoch_slot_no: 12780 block_no: 1976898 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2018-12-25 20:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa706f4be96b5243127cf451263e2cee3dd8b47334ea438b4eb3c04094c6a52bbBlock Operator
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