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 1997873 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1999261 epoch_slot_no: 12061 block_no: 1997779 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1600 time: 2018-12-30 16:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec52c827991abbdf82e40962a6cc7cd6a89542661f0e06e10af7b4bf60d5a704Block Operator
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