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 1999830 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2001218 epoch_slot_no: 14018 block_no: 1999736 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-12-31 03:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e95478528de010964e042d4f730bcc3720296fc6b9fd7703ba64593b2dce893Block Operator
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