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 993558 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 993618 epoch_slot_no: 18 block_no: 993510 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2018-05-11 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x0a1a41005f3ffc2084c2e7c1a26dd3c69ce925f501c0ffd041e722407c393d65Block Operator
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