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 999981 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1000043 epoch_slot_no: 6443 block_no: 999933 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1335 time: 2018-05-13 09:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe09e47df3e0d82b0dacef2c5c96994f256ba0e44f1eb335630364252bedd931dBlock Operator
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