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 1984779 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1986168 epoch_slot_no: 20568 block_no: 1984686 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2018-12-27 16:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbce54e6d1976d9e994e39abc4296046cb01dae66e4c98326556988392cafe43Block Operator
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