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 1987656 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1989044 epoch_slot_no: 1844 block_no: 1987562 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2018-12-28 07:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b92c9b9ccc76079fe583a5ec4b75d3fada0982029854ecec6f0a0cef260a034Block Operator
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