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 991758 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 991818 epoch_slot_no: 19818 block_no: 991711 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1381 time: 2018-05-11 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb83d05d2e2e8154d17047f414dec64398d20bcc5174f7a00098bc87b08281567Block Operator
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