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 1984750 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1986139 epoch_slot_no: 20539 block_no: 1984657 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2018-12-27 15:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c5a1603466d2c11d11c4e3b296b05db19ed418482552836d68a488916c6dc00Block Operator
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