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 991062 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 991122 epoch_slot_no: 19122 block_no: 991015 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-11 07:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1d45aeb320248ad33ce727b16d361d0676a7c1031b5cbab00f192d8da7a11e1bBlock Operator
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