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 1978347 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1979736 epoch_slot_no: 14136 block_no: 1978254 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-12-26 04:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2ddee68573a92be999ce68df76e4056d6ac7784cfd86466a8c4913a6b8d13c5Block Operator
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