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 1982376 Details
Epoch: 91Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 1983765
epoch_slot_no: 18165
block_no: 1982283
slot_leader_id: 7
size: 993
time: 2018-12-27 02:39:51
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x94ef724d8501deb1fc53b7d8142c7b3e2c7ad09bdb3e953141533d9a59545a1f
Block Operator
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