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 1993895 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1995283 epoch_slot_no: 8083 block_no: 1993801 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1430 time: 2018-12-29 18:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb28a4b76d6012324c6edad2789eebbc50eee40fafb364e6f1ce1ef46b761e10eBlock Operator
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