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 1978102 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 1979491 epoch_slot_no: 13891 block_no: 1978009 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7831 time: 2018-12-26 02:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda27999e67c4550231534a056aceb64bdccb1cfbfde6f804aee1d5e2b5ead710Block Operator
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