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 1978680 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1980069 epoch_slot_no: 14469 block_no: 1978587 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-12-26 06:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x060babba4f56b98190943375b430a5a0313204e4b64cd3af7516eed7f9938fc1Block Operator
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