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 1991308 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1992696 epoch_slot_no: 5496 block_no: 1991214 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1577 time: 2018-12-29 04:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d350601f998707af1556940729b3004a2ed5a2f38bef20e62af915489878f53Block Operator
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