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 1995333 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1996721 epoch_slot_no: 9521 block_no: 1995239 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-12-30 02:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3d65617101465bcc3539d3fee529e608e93e9f965f69b7672d0a335aedfde7fBlock Operator
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