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 1997705 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1999093 epoch_slot_no: 11893 block_no: 1997611 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2018-12-30 15:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf40f514837dfcbcac3b2dc2e77d3c4808f4ed8367ffb29c5e60648897e85dc82Block Operator
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