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 1992309 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 1993697 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 1992215 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2614 time: 2018-12-29 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd204efa5a9e9df0a0b6a891f2954de5ea885d448ac34e6d2387d54d7b4c16f92Block Operator
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