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 1997208 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1998596 epoch_slot_no: 11396 block_no: 1997114 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2018-12-30 13:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b1bef835c9976e31c0ab9afbcb2bf289dd5830e4ead5eda1bfe1f3c875d7969Block Operator
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