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 1985772 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1987161 epoch_slot_no: 21561 block_no: 1985679 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1566 time: 2018-12-27 21:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06017ca345419bb2afaac199f4c3e0c8e091d5fe8f6d711a66244b9b6b847082Block Operator
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