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 992243 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 992304 epoch_slot_no: 20304 block_no: 992196 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2284 time: 2018-05-11 14:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc2e95ee1fec4ee5bc3230c881bf5ec1b871a9da3d62d3f67bdcf767bc8f7a088Block Operator
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