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 1977468 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1978857 epoch_slot_no: 13257 block_no: 1977375 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-12-25 23:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x764ab8673ea7acc1729b8f3a6e2abd6d935c001894f2dd2b365f5d8aeaf4507eBlock Operator
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