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 1997174 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1998562 epoch_slot_no: 11362 block_no: 1997080 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1383 time: 2018-12-30 12:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2149d8534b10de0efcf0b3adbc6c4c30e85a0ce147ef4d758e762d85dd16a49bBlock Operator
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