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 1982618 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1984007 epoch_slot_no: 18407 block_no: 1982525 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1742 time: 2018-12-27 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd41c265d7aacc7ec49ef72dc4d93cf05b803c39129cb2ef3677b7dc845c3293aBlock Operator
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