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 1978103 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1979492 epoch_slot_no: 13892 block_no: 1978010 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4971 time: 2018-12-26 02:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b4fe82d4bf85dd31656f1f802acf11470cd3f5f6977a7f9d41bb8b71270c10fBlock Operator
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