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 1989933 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1991321 epoch_slot_no: 4121 block_no: 1989839 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1847 time: 2018-12-28 20:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf705a79e6615c473dc8867fbe783bc80d98c3e7a0c7267b77bd4dbcf8c7affeBlock Operator
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