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 995300 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 995360 epoch_slot_no: 1760 block_no: 995252 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1485 time: 2018-05-12 07:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80b909bfc03c22862f0d0e06773efa115eab24618d7399294c80a0a06e9fbffeBlock Operator
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