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 1991589 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1992977 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 1991495 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2973 time: 2018-12-29 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2d5b75415145df49ac1d32199f1cea4ea2469386cf7ba17c46728f7530b18f7Block Operator
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