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 1000994 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1001056 epoch_slot_no: 7456 block_no: 1000946 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2018-05-13 15:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xa2c0c55fd33ea651395f350a11b77a9c1e98a10120fc21c79a7481aada80f562Block Operator
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