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 1990807 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1992195 epoch_slot_no: 4995 block_no: 1990713 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-12-29 01:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe88b6d30213cc2e4d8586df73d08275f182397d8f928f439f2aead65e96939faBlock Operator
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