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 1978987 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1980376 epoch_slot_no: 14776 block_no: 1978894 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1270 time: 2018-12-26 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b2b8a69adb410bd1ae71f6a29b8e43bb1ee1b27b7704649c687d793b72338d1Block Operator
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