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 1983997 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1985386 epoch_slot_no: 19786 block_no: 1983904 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2018-12-27 11:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4628b46bc277762f5fed59bd111d428cd50a16d6229cc7c90893134e39e0fb28Block Operator
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