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 1997248 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1998636 epoch_slot_no: 11436 block_no: 1997154 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2018-12-30 13:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24aaec4fe9b9d3ab8e918010d7a2753fa08cfdb5f39410209f2eaa098106cbdbBlock Operator
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