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 1995729 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1997117 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 1995635 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2111 time: 2018-12-30 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a217f7170fbce8abb75fa4c5663a8e83019f743d2b6fc509eb7a582ea1300ecBlock Operator
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