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 1985726 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1987115 epoch_slot_no: 21515 block_no: 1985633 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1653 time: 2018-12-27 21:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0e81024678df6f65d705ace086c5106519f8a4e77759a26b066cce12a4c4cd7Block Operator
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