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 1989999 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1991387 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 1989905 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1489 time: 2018-12-28 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d89254f4b7140dbccbbbfffe8d2650dfd14d5f9e166e66b248a058fae46505fBlock Operator
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