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 995281 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 995341 epoch_slot_no: 1741 block_no: 995233 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2018-05-12 07:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x99e20f737e993cf96296e178f273b377d132b126cf41f42c7942e69510c7db96Block Operator
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