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 1994878 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1996266 epoch_slot_no: 9066 block_no: 1994784 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1362 time: 2018-12-30 00:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67909f247be98b1b476e05515178f4055442d64bac9dad4f448e29d4eb9d316dBlock Operator
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