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 993485 Details
Epoch: 45 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 993546 epoch_slot_no: 21546 block_no: 993438 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1024 time: 2018-05-11 21:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xad7ca3a18daf7a65677430bd6571d42ba5241fdecf3934d78bc9d3dab0c8a7eeBlock Operator
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