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 1981659 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1983048 epoch_slot_no: 17448 block_no: 1981566 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1927 time: 2018-12-26 22:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26a51114dd3bddcb96261f650e3a481725296b2c7c506049987ebbc95071c16dBlock Operator
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