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 1998162 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1999550 epoch_slot_no: 12350 block_no: 1998068 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 944 time: 2018-12-30 18:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc23cac5e0782ffcee343fede1c7f8381ddf6356d612fdb4311e73a3602240f5cBlock Operator
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