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 1984741 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1986130 epoch_slot_no: 20530 block_no: 1984648 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1210 time: 2018-12-27 15:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcebf4d24bba1ea5e898b97114b7f72bced029a9b0395d702b56902162d37c03dBlock Operator
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