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 1977221 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1978610 epoch_slot_no: 13010 block_no: 1977128 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1044 time: 2018-12-25 22:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5eea8e0e85acaa19aaba6b6d37a4a808400c73ac6b4292844dff49b053587f99Block Operator
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