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 1989430 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1990818 epoch_slot_no: 3618 block_no: 1989336 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2837 time: 2018-12-28 17:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x50a56c4da26ce61eb230e577d7d75f0a5082907f1772a14bc6b66778fce2f046Block Operator
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