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 992202 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 992263 epoch_slot_no: 20263 block_no: 992155 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1288 time: 2018-05-11 14:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa51d1d53ef7ef486df33b871792f6d57950c259ebcdeb7cd00d6f9a2c4b8de97Block Operator
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