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 1984262 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1985651 epoch_slot_no: 20051 block_no: 1984169 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2018-12-27 13:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94af21a2c9e14adad6cc4486d91ea32322243e7d7633737e8a1fca390e33e8caBlock Operator
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