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 1978848 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1980237 epoch_slot_no: 14637 block_no: 1978755 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2018-12-26 07:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8aaf71e82d13fd2b2348f110d55396b78b4071a43e84384fb688ca9d0e5d72cBlock Operator
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