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 991544 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 991604 epoch_slot_no: 19604 block_no: 991497 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1929 time: 2018-05-11 10:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7a4e8ff0ad653e9e235358f42ab03be7cfb40cad5e9280f453bbed48ed9d8ad2Block Operator
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