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 991152 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 991212 epoch_slot_no: 19212 block_no: 991105 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2018-05-11 08:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6c0d7c3d8e7763695794b8f32c65da3bcab526bd2287a16508ac71b610a7d9f9Block Operator
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