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 992213 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 992274 epoch_slot_no: 20274 block_no: 992166 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1299 time: 2018-05-11 14:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8f180c7d6e087f09e89e2b6a37ba190ede3276317d4231bf1bd3a7a8b3d0ec3Block Operator
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