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 1980048 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1981437 epoch_slot_no: 15837 block_no: 1979955 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1323 time: 2018-12-26 13:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b0cdf439597a0ee57f616663b3dcc5f83cf99c8a609299f11c5f754e2013a19Block Operator
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