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 1989389 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1990777 epoch_slot_no: 3577 block_no: 1989295 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2018-12-28 17:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d5e2f357cafbf7db370c128deeb8e0c7abd16c9d201b8d191703724dd18ca05Block Operator
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