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 995153 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 995213 epoch_slot_no: 1613 block_no: 995105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1390 time: 2018-05-12 06:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x45c7535eca25f87a504d8f73d6a9bf4768a59d7d66b94d5fce96804706974262Block Operator
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