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 992311 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 992372 epoch_slot_no: 20372 block_no: 992264 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1560 time: 2018-05-11 14:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99d3a25aa4c7b5d983ec7bb9901b0e8ae182c97e3d9cecc23e814ad9bb596df8Block Operator
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