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 1993665 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1995053 epoch_slot_no: 7853 block_no: 1993571 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2018-12-29 17:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68f98ebd334f88c47c3b98bc50aa1302328ab68d05fec55ced76a72784c2f956Block Operator
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