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 1983653 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1985042 epoch_slot_no: 19442 block_no: 1983560 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-27 09:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49c1b28ec1d7c169f8114ad60bb70e0485cb27a3a94d8d2a4ef63f34b76b6666Block Operator
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