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 1978325 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1979714 epoch_slot_no: 14114 block_no: 1978232 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2018-12-26 04:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c5a2c37770676d492547d940d9c8aecce31e06d77ca8c1b2ab9f198a20b0183Block Operator
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