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 993614 Details
Epoch: 46 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 993674 epoch_slot_no: 74 block_no: 993566 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1360 time: 2018-05-11 22:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x6fd25a67f3f70ab91937d16d7ba6a5929e4dd8a38a5fe1a080cd18011afbf56dBlock Operator
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