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 1982226 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1983615 epoch_slot_no: 18015 block_no: 1982133 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-27 01:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85d4e14ecb7d2ac35db389cb0f57b70f6fe1e4b2de6e334adcc90c9cdd9987f4Block Operator
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