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 1980308 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1981697 epoch_slot_no: 16097 block_no: 1980215 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2018-12-26 15:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x957bd37d6e9c5151826e8d741569264030303dab221be59a6a322f9eb8e6f36eBlock Operator
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