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 1990583 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1991971 epoch_slot_no: 4771 block_no: 1990489 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2018-12-29 00:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x741aa2c3d7374306fca7c44c6d8b6bd508ea0fd7b3aefa774eb0c6f6ca80e3e5Block Operator
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