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 1980119 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1981508 epoch_slot_no: 15908 block_no: 1980026 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1867 time: 2018-12-26 14:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd71af9efd98686ee36d00aa792b7b4e07b9449a964d69e9efbc980156174f6a3Block Operator
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