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 1996659 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1998047 epoch_slot_no: 10847 block_no: 1996565 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-30 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bff81c6ea248532ba0356f961b33e0683d797ee987aaa0c22bed27801bd3e47Block Operator
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