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 995256 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 995316 epoch_slot_no: 1716 block_no: 995208 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-12 07:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb9b44bac0117a56d799b972ea5bca3ca5d3cd51fb63c24eacf2d7b7483b5a000Block Operator
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