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 1992702 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1994090 epoch_slot_no: 6890 block_no: 1992608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2018-12-29 12:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd679f5e279a40672c876cb163ac35bc23198b4f5b3f8674a503054060493f1dcBlock Operator
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