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 992377 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 992438 epoch_slot_no: 20438 block_no: 992330 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2829 time: 2018-05-11 15:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x24bed7f53c9a792532b44a594ecc2ca60eebda01732091fecff883112859c779Block Operator
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