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 992030 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 992091 epoch_slot_no: 20091 block_no: 991983 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1301 time: 2018-05-11 13:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a1f805c260375b3cd879a72850d27a2f4c76d63bb7d9f26d234d2773963d29fBlock Operator
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