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 1984568 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1985957 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 1984475 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2642 time: 2018-12-27 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54a2037adbcb906edad084ac70d6f2508cbf3a67f16f99058e17a53372b40ec3Block Operator
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