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 1995798 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1997186 epoch_slot_no: 9986 block_no: 1995704 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1202 time: 2018-12-30 05:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa70ecd87ace951cac4634e984acf2353ba5b650aabeac9007b31503a0d2a2672Block Operator
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