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 1983851 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1985240 epoch_slot_no: 19640 block_no: 1983758 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4956 time: 2018-12-27 10:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5be1e5d73d85b4d30c18b68120828e9d478841c020eacae55684760b4be2a550Block Operator
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