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 1985169 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1986558 epoch_slot_no: 20958 block_no: 1985076 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2047 time: 2018-12-27 18:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c2fe41e392ee21817e36bb5a23c6c19e9d94a21227e5b6b979f41ad733616dbBlock Operator
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