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 1998316 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1999704 epoch_slot_no: 12504 block_no: 1998222 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1306 time: 2018-12-30 19:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefbbc8322c8db3623ca48e3eb65939018c7088b38a1799dab453c410a5b6798fBlock Operator
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