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 1979136 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1980525 epoch_slot_no: 14925 block_no: 1979043 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-12-26 08:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dd82040eccde583de2326c05d3d90a10e2924d2e3bbca9cce357f6dc2b47398Block Operator
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