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 1985855 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1987243 epoch_slot_no: 43 block_no: 1985761 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1717 time: 2018-12-27 21:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9724631968d938a2fce65df32eec7cd7e47d06f29ddb7acd4901f5e16cf5ff28Block Operator
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