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 995076 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 995136 epoch_slot_no: 1536 block_no: 995028 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2018-05-12 06:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x090f3b96278626e4b94f1fe83d3dd843b47faadfdbe4906d15dcfeb46abb5a5cBlock Operator
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