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 999753 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 999815 epoch_slot_no: 6215 block_no: 999705 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1168 time: 2018-05-13 08:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x795fc9c19df11f4ad234f90e3eb42bcbfb2a27316843c23866cf125c4fce4c63Block Operator
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