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 995610 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 995670 epoch_slot_no: 2070 block_no: 995562 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4106 time: 2018-05-12 09:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xfc87cbf1d08c409e03022a59b91b029c3e272c372c0fe12c87d7cd93c1431a56Block Operator
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