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 1994536 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1995924 epoch_slot_no: 8724 block_no: 1994442 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2018-12-29 22:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d6dcb3f386d296a0e57e96a8e4a32a53c72ca1d610c2653e0b3cbad1b6e1a8fBlock Operator
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