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 1996445 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1997833 epoch_slot_no: 10633 block_no: 1996351 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1797 time: 2018-12-30 08:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53bd0bef0a7f82043cae82cd2247de1f6d54cdfe168f7b309237ce2444285ffcBlock Operator
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