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 1998429 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1999817 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 1998335 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2653 time: 2018-12-30 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9a6e4840022d3604455cfb898226c11715f186e679138ca07e3fd26e5addd4aBlock Operator
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