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 1994408 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1995796 epoch_slot_no: 8596 block_no: 1994314 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2018-12-29 21:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ff4062e701932d7c573fced1849d0895dceee562b31d1651764f5ee02b49e96Block Operator
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