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 1996089 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1997477 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 1995995 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2649 time: 2018-12-30 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad4795e83b05ea1a0ef5a68870596680de927de3413942914d157f152f553410Block Operator
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