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 1985901 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1987289 epoch_slot_no: 89 block_no: 1985807 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1663 time: 2018-12-27 22:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03c5381e1dc038ee33501400d6e02252538f7d9994e684ec6b7d11b0501949b4Block Operator
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