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 1978394 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1979783 epoch_slot_no: 14183 block_no: 1978301 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2018-12-26 04:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb65838bd83ae9f948f6f76d6660da8fc3d992189a62d28379c973867e71a999eBlock Operator
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