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 1989684 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 1991072 epoch_slot_no: 3872 block_no: 1989590 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3740 time: 2018-12-28 19:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecf8c3a9577f9fa763371d86a8a434f7d8314967e0af35e30cdf992d8984bf3bBlock Operator
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