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 993139 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 993200 epoch_slot_no: 21200 block_no: 993092 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4650 time: 2018-05-11 19:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x060631793e63cfab97053af147a2cf10c676bb3fc4d04ec0128e5570a4aaa2d3Block Operator
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