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 1999508 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2000896 epoch_slot_no: 13696 block_no: 1999414 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2018-12-31 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8582b1e822958e803cfba46f1ba94f60a14b520c8abd9643ed7c11e5075ec028Block Operator
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