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 999529 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 999591 epoch_slot_no: 5991 block_no: 999481 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 985 time: 2018-05-13 07:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xd59e51063ea025adce2a8fad27a70bb5768021a393854c6868a96f4a9eaa7455Block Operator
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