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 1980968 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1982357 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 1980875 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2018-12-26 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x239d13c3211b35e2721ee1d1185bfcb1313f1f8f1b69c4f41935a5c265c44d2fBlock Operator
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