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 991087 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 991147 epoch_slot_no: 19147 block_no: 991040 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2721 time: 2018-05-11 08:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x02700af7eaecac3147e271426b9d9eb1fecf9baa27a908d3b39d2d25be57ec29Block Operator
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