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 1985656 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1987045 epoch_slot_no: 21445 block_no: 1985563 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2018-12-27 20:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa93351f58cda680f073fc645c396bcbaf12ffc017802148fe43b03069d33ad66Block Operator
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