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 1985591 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1986980 epoch_slot_no: 21380 block_no: 1985498 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1297 time: 2018-12-27 20:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31e40784e5892839fdd3d5e841c16a717d91799e3238612f3b08d7f803eb792fBlock Operator
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