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 1999511 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2000899 epoch_slot_no: 13699 block_no: 1999417 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2018-12-31 01:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x163bbb4a756d2dfa06738fb08b07831d1bf5d9fa18aea9d3d5ad9329d20790c2Block Operator
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