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 1979724 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1981113 epoch_slot_no: 15513 block_no: 1979631 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1340 time: 2018-12-26 11:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9fe94a95cb9b9eb7f984b9f32100d0814c8d96af8ea493ad5b33dca2b23490aBlock Operator
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