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 1994258 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 1995646 epoch_slot_no: 8446 block_no: 1994164 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1705 time: 2018-12-29 20:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70f165177ae541c275952b1c5d90f7daa974a1ee9689db60165f933fcff8cbabBlock Operator
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