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 1985829 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1987217 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 1985735 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5781 time: 2018-12-27 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5f23c5f33a32d7cfa43da86e2cb2aaa20dd2dfb2a0bb642e6e096f83a538f78Block Operator
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