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 993158 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 993219 epoch_slot_no: 21219 block_no: 993111 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1715 time: 2018-05-11 19:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc61c4ab0e2cc79926ea8a20d8987954767f7e4822731ec4c9a39d2723fe54936Block Operator
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