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 1997118 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1998506 epoch_slot_no: 11306 block_no: 1997024 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2018-12-30 12:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc45a93c94a78ce9c79a6ff844f4b4ba8074a51b4a3851697d0bd553e2bc70238Block Operator
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