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 995272 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 995332 epoch_slot_no: 1732 block_no: 995224 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5371 time: 2018-05-12 07:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x2a1660e7f27e05aab544b8a656ce50648ca2ffac5f0ed73082af9b9f8fbec5e2Block Operator
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