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 1995356 Details
Epoch: 92 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1996744 epoch_slot_no: 9544 block_no: 1995262 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1194 time: 2018-12-30 02:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe82b942c4fd619bb624e09a54bfd6f1b8bc43fac91741a758905cc5890ae1f28Block Operator
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