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 1995546 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1996934 epoch_slot_no: 9734 block_no: 1995452 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1514 time: 2018-12-30 03:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x638c5af3658554fd11be0a19f22ef12e403c5f82dda29db48487b667f3cfb533Block Operator
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