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 992031 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 992092 epoch_slot_no: 20092 block_no: 991984 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2018-05-11 13:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70dcb1b3470c586fb94499e5615facacb93b4d87ffc2c38e189270c27dd06a0fBlock Operator
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