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 1991229 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1992617 epoch_slot_no: 5417 block_no: 1991135 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2018-12-29 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1e4325b7c46351ece414fbadc6b9105c5fec4eb0351d60abbad9203153eb49cBlock Operator
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