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 1996298 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1997686 epoch_slot_no: 10486 block_no: 1996204 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-30 08:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd555b0176eeaa26d51f5f8439aa832b3fdd0eb1eef668574111b166a98548a90Block Operator
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