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 992284 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 992345 epoch_slot_no: 20345 block_no: 992237 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1604 time: 2018-05-11 14:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1fcaa4939ca0289d1edac362d55a46850fd60a13a9ace17aa3e3b09a0f28d0a4Block Operator
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