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 991245 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 991305 epoch_slot_no: 19305 block_no: 991198 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1994 time: 2018-05-11 08:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9e12b1c9f29cd98bde0256467dc5e993177f2262b1bfc5171504c54bb5cc59d1Block Operator
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