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 995869 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 995929 epoch_slot_no: 2329 block_no: 995821 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1911 time: 2018-05-12 10:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6a9ee97373b5781dbe9c6e4b14c642de9dd6958f9b63400f294cd4f9be044659Block Operator
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