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 1999540 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2000928 epoch_slot_no: 13728 block_no: 1999446 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1706 time: 2018-12-31 02:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8342f2fd09fb258aa3b25325afa235bc6a27b7de0f799e899753d065b7f531dcBlock Operator
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