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 992072 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 992133 epoch_slot_no: 20133 block_no: 992025 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2172 time: 2018-05-11 13:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x859c5e0bafe4e2fa1a969447f3e706c23416ce7d1fa498ab2f84efc1b55a321bBlock Operator
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