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 1979557 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1980946 epoch_slot_no: 15346 block_no: 1979464 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2018-12-26 11:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f5c6d056bcac6923f2527d69636f55986b9598e43dd01decc8056f9f529f4f9Block Operator
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