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 1997019 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1998407 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 1996925 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1753 time: 2018-12-30 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x685a6e199dc5d3317ed71baa38a7f3efd2bc6655aa676f022cf4b31f22725aeeBlock Operator
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