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 1977010 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1978399 epoch_slot_no: 12799 block_no: 1976917 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-25 20:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9a5b7de0bce8e7eec82851172a4f71f95c1cf008a63c7fe79d9340022eb3eabBlock Operator
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