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 1994804 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1996192 epoch_slot_no: 8992 block_no: 1994710 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2018-12-29 23:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x671c55a47ddf3b7ce45562771a67d8e9fd6d9ecaade708a38524ac5d599cf05fBlock Operator
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