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 992765 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 992826 epoch_slot_no: 20826 block_no: 992718 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1926 time: 2018-05-11 17:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3f0ebde63d70fe78fb9b501750e56a12e381e68d2fa6bd4e84d36e8f6e2b5b13Block Operator
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