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 995718 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 995778 epoch_slot_no: 2178 block_no: 995670 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3018 time: 2018-05-12 09:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf2c6ed5176ee9d050b927f28ba460dd805efa6abc1101ff6638505d0b5101153Block Operator
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