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 1997741 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1999129 epoch_slot_no: 11929 block_no: 1997647 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1754 time: 2018-12-30 16:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa65c83869458a20f07f747aac22b7d8a254382fdbcc1f2f7870637a6c4b0d7e1Block Operator
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