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 995498 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 995558 epoch_slot_no: 1958 block_no: 995450 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2018-05-12 08:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x7d70c7fd00b4247752971c08fbf0b30c7294fed60f9c7b904ac8fe1704b22db1Block Operator
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