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 1988604 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1989992 epoch_slot_no: 2792 block_no: 1988510 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1082 time: 2018-12-28 13:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8718ba32cc0e097c5fe7e6045ba8d5b5e3d3223a5bfbd71c727d6b82fe512b2eBlock Operator
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