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 1997618 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1999006 epoch_slot_no: 11806 block_no: 1997524 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1276 time: 2018-12-30 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x592ebb149c44211c25fa110b35bdd152ddb1ad79810bb182c40ae67b2798db3eBlock Operator
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