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 1992853 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1994241 epoch_slot_no: 7041 block_no: 1992759 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1709 time: 2018-12-29 12:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a206a4970ee43efbe084a9c5d4171458728f8bf9e9ada5b2b783fc72074df3fBlock Operator
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