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 1986295 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1987683 epoch_slot_no: 483 block_no: 1986201 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1210 time: 2018-12-28 00:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55dda8c5ea64d3c2f200668a57cfdd8a5178207f2dbe47ad66b5b3bdcf0b5ac7Block Operator
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