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 1986695 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1988083 epoch_slot_no: 883 block_no: 1986601 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 996 time: 2018-12-28 02:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f0321ba4160513cca0a5b8aa02759274a8a5f6e042bb921de249cacc7ca4a8eBlock Operator
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