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 1990306 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1991694 epoch_slot_no: 4494 block_no: 1990212 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2018-12-28 22:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8682e5cf9f089cefa58c5e6c9950ed5e6129db0894cd24aca720e55fb787fc7eBlock Operator
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