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 1979181 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1980570 epoch_slot_no: 14970 block_no: 1979088 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2018-12-26 08:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6dd199ff72f431504ea0fe0b5923eac00e0fd2c8e98dc3da3ee139caa77847dBlock Operator
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