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 1997666 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1999054 epoch_slot_no: 11854 block_no: 1997572 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1612 time: 2018-12-30 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8eab7b372223fa2f723b706e4ff9681bcceb1e2ea0c1acff95da1e4e7de3c125Block Operator
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