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 1993267 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1994655 epoch_slot_no: 7455 block_no: 1993173 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1077 time: 2018-12-29 15:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ab4e63a0309469cd946dc476d27f3c5b9b0c8fb97f9fbfd37475606c89397f5Block Operator
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