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 1998730 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2000118 epoch_slot_no: 12918 block_no: 1998636 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1411 time: 2018-12-30 21:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b56d02e5581e0beada37e6b34d8021a9d41cc6316f47d4ea47973d54ee8a49aBlock Operator
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