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 991476 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 991536 epoch_slot_no: 19536 block_no: 991429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1562 time: 2018-05-11 10:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb561aa46e5857fb6b41c2e31a36ac23d91ef8415d84dd0abab9744bb43b375d4Block Operator
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