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 1989162 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1990550 epoch_slot_no: 3350 block_no: 1989068 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2286 time: 2018-12-28 16:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fa5a752bd1420a25a54b8e82bb8b4417f9c50f0c84cf97165874d82d9cd2801Block Operator
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