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 1985997 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1987385 epoch_slot_no: 185 block_no: 1985903 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1278 time: 2018-12-27 22:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28c91fdd333682146e3e04117109bf55001aee9a1f40335f850b7e64b88a0770Block Operator
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