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 1987858 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1989246 epoch_slot_no: 2046 block_no: 1987764 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2087 time: 2018-12-28 09:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8a7a091c3cab44b8b4c106c79d5352d8a70323dc3c993671ca8185c80bb91efBlock Operator
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