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 1981327 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1982716 epoch_slot_no: 17116 block_no: 1981234 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-12-26 20:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8ea27dba9a9f114804ab74911ca723c40a907e1d293141e89648d595d512e1aBlock Operator
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