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 1994573 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1995961 epoch_slot_no: 8761 block_no: 1994479 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-12-29 22:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0b54ba702e6c35bff6e50a0da9c4222ee3490fb457218620a198bf0585fe7b7Block Operator
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