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 991655 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 991715 epoch_slot_no: 19715 block_no: 991608 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2018-05-11 11:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x4c82c76e74946676e08028d0c54573505ae1d190d6b11d6032e016d93a6a9239Block Operator
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