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 992183 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 992244 epoch_slot_no: 20244 block_no: 992136 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-11 14:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2c49128e98a337263c84b9ffe5c407a7c7dd303a490c1f3fbe2d8b568dd6deaBlock Operator
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