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 1998969 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2000357 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 1998875 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2869 time: 2018-12-30 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc59da04f64b9d8cdc442ea9886dca4266fa01c774144b52619db74e1cd1efb63Block Operator
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