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 1978743 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1980132 epoch_slot_no: 14532 block_no: 1978650 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-12-26 06:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6df8cdb054b190a21941b139f38add0cc1193f8dc78559e906da8ceb4b25e2d3Block Operator
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