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 1993411 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1994799 epoch_slot_no: 7599 block_no: 1993317 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1380 time: 2018-12-29 15:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5140a7a5cc663e83160e9901b8f57d2c765b02bdf359807dd0d4c2c5546c41f5Block Operator
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