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 995495 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 995555 epoch_slot_no: 1955 block_no: 995447 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2018-05-12 08:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xb8384e7ac35ec33b03ac880b28721cfd20d9ab1895fb9620007101d6cbd844d1Block Operator
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