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 1980237 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1981626 epoch_slot_no: 16026 block_no: 1980144 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1163 time: 2018-12-26 14:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82228852ae59ce32f9f338f9587442f31beec36d6547616eaf9f13b999396e88Block Operator
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