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 993198 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 993259 epoch_slot_no: 21259 block_no: 993151 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-11 19:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x5de1c396f9de67b8c12c0b61c350b6fb7f41cc184209e8511fec5b020123d7c0Block Operator
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