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 1980046 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1981435 epoch_slot_no: 15835 block_no: 1979953 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2018-12-26 13:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7b5c6518203851f9ba0a8dfc1d8361788a2664a705d3dea30275d5fe264598aBlock Operator
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