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 1988349 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1989737 epoch_slot_no: 2537 block_no: 1988255 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2285 time: 2018-12-28 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x569c6c3db50ee68683eb9f712309e04ecbfd692cb82e3ee2f5d89af4f5ca9a76Block Operator
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