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 1990193 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1991581 epoch_slot_no: 4381 block_no: 1990099 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1216 time: 2018-12-28 22:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x658d0d8bbea7818e8f14beef1ad02c7c7315388a66535f4b0efaa7067742bc0fBlock Operator
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