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 1996301 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1997689 epoch_slot_no: 10489 block_no: 1996207 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6819 time: 2018-12-30 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7f456a76544d17aaeb9d67b3e3e52b786ce2b18695f2f2d5f076d151f242ff0Block Operator
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