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 991186 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 991246 epoch_slot_no: 19246 block_no: 991139 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2018-05-11 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3428afda15cc1839db6b8ebdc61a0270477f12b908906b37f915b3eace21cc5Block Operator
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