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 1985519 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1986908 epoch_slot_no: 21308 block_no: 1985426 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-12-27 20:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cf508d835eff0fddd44c38310ef0f48baf8ae4a15cfc022fff7fcf6ccf3fa08Block Operator
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