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 1997529 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1998917 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 1997435 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3742 time: 2018-12-30 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a4028ef2318a8b6dcf6cff8961e7a49073c199ec207cf208c4f133f2056305fBlock Operator
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