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 1984528 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1985917 epoch_slot_no: 20317 block_no: 1984435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1654 time: 2018-12-27 14:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f65bae58b54f290bf506b384ec23038bd11d60a95abfdcbdf9a4549a4db7f2cBlock Operator
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