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 1998971 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2000359 epoch_slot_no: 13159 block_no: 1998877 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7508 time: 2018-12-30 22:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d5cad226ad245664b9dcdb5b7253834b42210e483be953b703dfc45893c2ba5Block Operator
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