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 1999179 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2000567 epoch_slot_no: 13367 block_no: 1999085 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2018-12-31 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18964ebe8d03a7f19fdaba5514e839f0bef057aac4a1606fce6e2cf476323421Block Operator
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