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 1977966 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1979355 epoch_slot_no: 13755 block_no: 1977873 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2018-12-26 02:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x316f50a76a5ab1882d6e751762706aa1d7b924e5080e7790ad7b61a19daf3c4cBlock Operator
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