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 1996870 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1998258 epoch_slot_no: 11058 block_no: 1996776 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2018-12-30 11:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52bc0ded93f62204585737f484ca8d363a902ca63d7f750e5311e722da516f8fBlock Operator
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