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 1985961 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1987349 epoch_slot_no: 149 block_no: 1985867 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1081 time: 2018-12-27 22:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc145fced8f965308bfad6b9acf87f7e6642f7aeea45bc57a55edec4d5b4a6833Block Operator
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