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 1978988 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1980377 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 1978895 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2622 time: 2018-12-26 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42e72aca6379a37c5a864616cd4842c88585fa43ee6f01d646e40f92785ef2eaBlock Operator
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