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 1979169 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1980558 epoch_slot_no: 14958 block_no: 1979076 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5149 time: 2018-12-26 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6e1dffbb82282b0393b3948b3fecaa9e41d395f09ba9e6ef67826c33d252051Block Operator
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