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 1987682 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1989070 epoch_slot_no: 1870 block_no: 1987588 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2148 time: 2018-12-28 08:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f24ab5f10917d587f465f6cc8866b8db22be5bac9b1ea999d532b1af7140914Block Operator
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