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 1988269 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1989657 epoch_slot_no: 2457 block_no: 1988175 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1422 time: 2018-12-28 11:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c8ca85cec6932d1db813742166c79d99ae4144d37163d4c53f5e8e9f92de178Block Operator
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