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 1984519 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1985908 epoch_slot_no: 20308 block_no: 1984426 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1194 time: 2018-12-27 14:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe65a93a3415230aa19f53994a4f0b769ff941de2e7598bc2eaa1ba46d77ef846Block Operator
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