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 991228 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 991288 epoch_slot_no: 19288 block_no: 991181 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2424 time: 2018-05-11 08:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x513014a0cf953c6c53fec0af87f4d8faad090d09a0c927bb9c3634125eea09edBlock Operator
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