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 1988095 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1989483 epoch_slot_no: 2283 block_no: 1988001 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1287 time: 2018-12-28 10:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x328a71fca408674ab1b04990df0288f43c3da7b536de096d07b313fb45fee35aBlock Operator
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