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 1996943 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1998331 epoch_slot_no: 11131 block_no: 1996849 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2018-12-30 11:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61feed09ab9bb95878a89ec80de5693c18b97f8e0b5dd111fc5e73f856e6e3f3Block Operator
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