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 1999643 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2001031 epoch_slot_no: 13831 block_no: 1999549 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2018-12-31 02:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa637f826bc1ae16e0289565bebffc9e9f4752deb8bce5741fa92fc19e6f49ed5Block Operator
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