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 993034 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 993095 epoch_slot_no: 21095 block_no: 992987 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2115 time: 2018-05-11 18:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc3f0678658b4daa03be3f6675104ba91e19ef1c9d01c6e160bb16f0be948ad3bBlock Operator
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