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 1985040 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1986429 epoch_slot_no: 20829 block_no: 1984947 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2018-12-27 17:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5751adb56161f975171e3e6b2e010c0ba014afcf4a9f310d40e9ba7e3899771bBlock Operator
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