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 1980485 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1981874 epoch_slot_no: 16274 block_no: 1980392 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1373 time: 2018-12-26 16:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad9a0e34f4130f2a949229943ec43bd273d802034daaf846baf00a187a67ffb3Block Operator
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