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 1988125 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1989513 epoch_slot_no: 2313 block_no: 1988031 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2018-12-28 10:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cd3637657d0c8253285775391a360ba11105c4d936203535da22717c725b52cBlock Operator
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