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 1989456 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1990844 epoch_slot_no: 3644 block_no: 1989362 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2018-12-28 17:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x667e91b3529b717128101e30433088e9ca3204d63510d8583df5fbb7b6a6ae96Block Operator
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