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 1980709 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1982098 epoch_slot_no: 16498 block_no: 1980616 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-12-26 17:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x258e954942c31cf2aed64850f7c4cd7e80b1cbd527f0064f2c4787ff610b5319Block Operator
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