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 1986440 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1987828 epoch_slot_no: 628 block_no: 1986346 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4273 time: 2018-12-28 01:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x835f733cf487aed9bcfe95dc99afa94f0134ebc7bb43c0ffbe57fef2c348a635Block Operator
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