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 1985168 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1986557 epoch_slot_no: 20957 block_no: 1985075 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2018-12-27 18:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x284bd3c2eb4381e535e8286ddb3df3135dbe42707bdf3b6b227534bb372430a7Block Operator
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