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 1990139 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1991527 epoch_slot_no: 4327 block_no: 1990045 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2018-12-28 21:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xabff57d4528717f542f051e2962b019f49ea86b15f9c6b778c7f136dd08206d4Block Operator
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