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 1982590 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1983979 epoch_slot_no: 18379 block_no: 1982497 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-27 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c5d0d3b7d68e8ef47b15d321e84e630bf5a9c768e57fa78a6268a57f91e2b20Block Operator
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