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 1989522 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1990910 epoch_slot_no: 3710 block_no: 1989428 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2018-12-28 18:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9fd6924d8617acc8a6062909b1b7c9861f366075eb94eb8a0c30dfcdea00e92Block Operator
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