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 1997035 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1998423 epoch_slot_no: 11223 block_no: 1996941 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-30 12:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd0b93da24fec29d87eb9cfc97e2b1006db0b5d3937868d495e752f085bd5c08fBlock Operator
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