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 1997552 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1998940 epoch_slot_no: 11740 block_no: 1997458 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2018-12-30 14:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ddd20de6e31579f002d41ce0289d68bbd7648f72fc04a4fadcf18527c5c6745Block Operator
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