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 993263 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 993324 epoch_slot_no: 21324 block_no: 993216 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1020 time: 2018-05-11 20:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xeab03f716bef80adcf47a9e7060f38d4c739f77bb956e3a5835f106b79d3b102Block Operator
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