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 1980476 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1981865 epoch_slot_no: 16265 block_no: 1980383 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1130 time: 2018-12-26 16:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3e7815cbf3799828e1e3701e207d1b7daaf2a5b15aa23896ecd290225d93e74Block Operator
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