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 1986613 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1988001 epoch_slot_no: 801 block_no: 1986519 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 947 time: 2018-12-28 02:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9bd39647c0bb12794e4515b0b709a2e0c1c354bc93ac7bf5932b2c71bea0f95Block Operator
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