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 1984932 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1986321 epoch_slot_no: 20721 block_no: 1984839 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1473 time: 2018-12-27 16:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x142298728bc91319a06c260ed0e6c918e0e0ff08a84a9df60e123479ba1fae81Block Operator
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