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 1996921 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1998309 epoch_slot_no: 11109 block_no: 1996827 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1415 time: 2018-12-30 11:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98b16da4db93c8d065c077c0e1d91b10a8172459ac6a07a7046ab51c2d53a6b0Block Operator
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