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 1989772 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1991160 epoch_slot_no: 3960 block_no: 1989678 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1391 time: 2018-12-28 19:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58d29d1940cbe7e3832a3fa1d8d7d3ff9eb6df792dfe0baed1fd58f2bff4cda1Block Operator
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