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 1977437 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1978826 epoch_slot_no: 13226 block_no: 1977344 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2018-12-25 23:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b03d79fd465fa7ee097c5ffb8696b3824af53f1aaf9c811d589266a4d933c6dBlock Operator
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