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 1978855 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1980244 epoch_slot_no: 14644 block_no: 1978762 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-12-26 07:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x616c6e00b47ea58f49cc01137a7075a7487b386e7898d2d2c49f6f68fdde1d12Block Operator
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