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 1985810 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1987199 epoch_slot_no: 21599 block_no: 1985717 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1112 time: 2018-12-27 21:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96d0c74399a410e2af5d399cd47513d7827c044741ac0957f8f00b522f99c334Block Operator
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