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 1987629 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1989017 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 1987535 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2475 time: 2018-12-28 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16bba036e136550f6482bb2a1587586c1964f7229901af9c31e2680f1d4909c2Block Operator
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