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 992053 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 992114 epoch_slot_no: 20114 block_no: 992006 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1734 time: 2018-05-11 13:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x647983b859756bca8e1c4cb21393104a3bd28fa60b704a67e5d3d7d2b781453dBlock Operator
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