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 1996842 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1998230 epoch_slot_no: 11030 block_no: 1996748 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-30 11:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x692ad93cc178d416ddeb7108a6fdb617eb9feb6f05e0c4130410f7576e7b2797Block Operator
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