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 1987457 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1988845 epoch_slot_no: 1645 block_no: 1987363 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1000 time: 2018-12-28 06:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb84e3b5969e7a549e1dde79304c13fe515904020ec12b82548aa845a64dd8e83Block Operator
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