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 1997909 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1999297 epoch_slot_no: 12097 block_no: 1997815 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-30 16:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf9118ce9ae99fa3a908eac5b5c10a81b29688468b13fb13c1b534d9c8f4f4f5Block Operator
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