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 1994283 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1995671 epoch_slot_no: 8471 block_no: 1994189 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2076 time: 2018-12-29 20:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x832c0dd2206c414c94f547acbcb82cfd72b1c2a7a3d9eec6bd6565822c07a413Block Operator
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