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 1982172 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1983561 epoch_slot_no: 17961 block_no: 1982079 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-27 01:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad2e38e808c9949e307af84848d849de38e90376aa3484b1d6cec2092568db8bBlock Operator
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