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 1993109 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1994497 epoch_slot_no: 7297 block_no: 1993015 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1159 time: 2018-12-29 14:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61bf01de49288ef93f4faed6f0e9fc6f6d8d50e984d168b0a0654d3aef138d05Block Operator
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