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 999937 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 999999 epoch_slot_no: 6399 block_no: 999889 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1800 time: 2018-05-13 09:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x1482312e3c0d9c1154f349129d0758b2c966cd3854b6ea81d07b774ff58e99efBlock Operator
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