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 1993699 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1995087 epoch_slot_no: 7887 block_no: 1993605 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2205 time: 2018-12-29 17:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x631f104b527f47bef46ae515f4a9ab4eafd6e37755742e916aac5b687763ccb8Block Operator
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