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 995152 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 995212 epoch_slot_no: 1612 block_no: 995104 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1575 time: 2018-05-12 06:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc831a6d4e28f02f0c656e69e34585bf10d9f0fa0b18d7ceed2e96f5a42a3c37eBlock Operator
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