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 1989069 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1990457 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 1988975 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10073 time: 2018-12-28 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa50ccd5349ee7b7028db2c4651f930de458ff2c6d02b843d788ea965a37cb08dBlock Operator
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