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 991502 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 991562 epoch_slot_no: 19562 block_no: 991455 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2467 time: 2018-05-11 10:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xafcda7b9c67e688b7c68d7cb5a5e0a4c9934560e66f81ee6d945e7b7d51278e5Block Operator
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