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 999612 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 999674 epoch_slot_no: 6074 block_no: 999564 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1155 time: 2018-05-13 07:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x9fed529aa383d165901c6edf7aa28d637c94f20fb16dc3394b5f4d590c82c5ffBlock Operator
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