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 1978808 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1980197 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 1978715 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6051 time: 2018-12-26 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe670b8835e9fafe1518ab3aa8c53bdca40c8e6fa52eebcd9aa5b53c4e858b535Block Operator
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