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 1996997 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1998385 epoch_slot_no: 11185 block_no: 1996903 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2018-12-30 11:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71d953dbffb20827e34ebd404027fe5e18c0a6689e2303ba2a770557f6387c6eBlock Operator
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