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 1997442 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1998830 epoch_slot_no: 11630 block_no: 1997348 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1526 time: 2018-12-30 14:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1da874c7a72fab6d411f98e0a08bb03811ee328495a61f153007912b249bde6Block Operator
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