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 1979122 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1980511 epoch_slot_no: 14911 block_no: 1979029 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2018-12-26 08:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2864ba4c476b8dba57a28f32dd3588f52c4ee167fb41040fe10217101b5d7a07Block Operator
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