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 1996809 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1998197 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 1996715 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1742 time: 2018-12-30 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0635034886bd11b2fb2b44c47813ac421d488da17452d01444311129aba2ac8eBlock Operator
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