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 1994431 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1995819 epoch_slot_no: 8619 block_no: 1994337 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1692 time: 2018-12-29 21:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1e9e682653878379b6f1a79cd87b9c77ac606a78e4d642bd71ca365727d2bbfBlock Operator
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