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 1982540 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1983929 epoch_slot_no: 18329 block_no: 1982447 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1719 time: 2018-12-27 03:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e8b3db033c7f07fc04f8636c301ad60e54839efee0a77006c1cff1c1fb80090Block Operator
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