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 1979588 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1980977 epoch_slot_no: 15377 block_no: 1979495 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1934 time: 2018-12-26 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x731d8eebd45df8b04e24688acf1d5252104ffcd0697ac6d7f299805f61a2a5faBlock Operator
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