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 1996685 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1998073 epoch_slot_no: 10873 block_no: 1996591 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1125 time: 2018-12-30 10:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e6c1a1b15dc4b728743ee140f39cf227b35e96d9d25677ddb6c43abc5120079Block Operator
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