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 1981368 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1982757 epoch_slot_no: 17157 block_no: 1981275 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 952 time: 2018-12-26 21:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98173d64db070b8dbd49272e3bf47d5043458a69b0ee3fc2a6548ecc0ed7906cBlock Operator
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