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 999952 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1000014 epoch_slot_no: 6414 block_no: 999904 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1792 time: 2018-05-13 09:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe132300436606f8dc04f308d08280f9b4805c06e8dc0b06757b6f6a4cab02465Block Operator
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