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 991156 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 991216 epoch_slot_no: 19216 block_no: 991109 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2271 time: 2018-05-11 08:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x62c3b79181efdbecc186acffd0ef49fabf0d4b82ba56a41a84812de463b0dbc7Block Operator
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