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 1996869 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1998257 epoch_slot_no: 11057 block_no: 1996775 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-30 11:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6abe922036209ba476a32bafb727919141b9553690bf196d45b86ca9b1b8f4b8Block Operator
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